HYBE staff Nicole’s physical contact with BTS’s Jimin sparks fan backlash
HYBE staff Nicole‘s physical behavior towards BTS‘s Jimin is drawing criticism on social media as fans voice their anger.
Recently, BTS performed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
[#오늘의방탄]
260719 FIFA World Cup 2026#방탄소년단 #BTS #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/lk6VA8TvbC— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) July 19, 2026
A behind-the-scenes clip was shared showing the members before the performance started, gaining attention.
Jikook were so excited ???????? pic.twitter.com/XJgAgUk2Fw
— 정국97 (@mniyajk97) July 23, 2026
In particular, netizens shared fury at HYBE employee Nicole’s behavior towards Jimin at the end when she grabbed him, hitting back at her physical actions towards the idol.
anything that bitch Nicole works on just ends up a mess https://t.co/HQalTTh8TN
— ⸊ဂဗ (@sobokkyu13) July 23, 2026
everytime i see nicole she’s either acting weird or saying something weird. just stressing them out https://t.co/y9N7z1EYUH
— may¹³ ???????? (@pajamanim) July 23, 2026
why is she touching jimin like that?? https://t.co/VhKpKYJCEQ
— Wichita (@libraoutsold) July 23, 2026
Nicole needs to know her place and act accordingly ngl https://t.co/pV7aDlzsEO
— j.m vio a bts (@jmprettiest) July 23, 2026
One OP even shared that J-Hope’s reaction didn’t seem impressed by Nicole’s attitude.
Look at jhopes face even.
Nicole if you’re on X, better be careful of your attitude with Jimin and the rest of the boys. Stop disrespecting Jimin.
You work for them, they do not work for you, respect them and respect yourself!! It’s very simple https://t.co/GFkEuX7hmk pic.twitter.com/7TaolkEbg7
— KookminKarma???????? (@JKJMKEEPGOING) July 23, 2026
