The clip has drawn massive backlash.
Koreaboo
39 minutes ago
BTS member RM has unexpectedly found himself amid massive criticism over a viral clip on social media.
BTS’s RM | @rkive/Instagram
Recently, a video went immensely viral on X (formerly Twitter), showcasing RM’s supposed “habit” of touching all the food on the table while eating. The original post called it a “cute habit,” putting forth multiple instances of him doing it on camera.
What’s his problem😭😭 pic.twitter.com/sYnhkGiIQJ
— 🦷 (@haerinlune) September 26, 2026
As the video suddenly went massively viral, garnering over 14 million views, netizens started calling out the BTS member, labeling his habit “disgusting.”
RM can lick his hands after wiping his ass and his fans will somehow find it cute https://t.co/NFO4eksIQp
— 𝓙𝓪𝓼 is a fallen angel 🪽 (@jnkphilia) September 26, 2026
male idols can be disgusting asf and their dumb fans will be like “omg he’s so cute”💀 https://t.co/q2O1G5R2Qv
— 👑 👀 (@diva4bp) September 27, 2026
wdym cute habit I’d lose my appetite if someone grabbed my food like this 😭😭😭 https://t.co/QqzWii781E
— 🍀 (@neogens) September 26, 2026
this is not a cute habit, this is disgusting 💀 https://t.co/vjZc0jkkva
— ﾒ𝟶 (@shinichismbf) September 26, 2026
“cute habit” and it’s unsanitary https://t.co/3b00JdZs3c
— seokjin girl (@cloudsforjin) September 26, 2026
However, fans defended him fiercely, calling the criticism xenophobic and intentionally malicious. Many pointed out that the BTS members have a close enough relationship and that they have shared food even from each other’s mouths previously.
I am telling y’all one of the biggest underlying factors of ppl hating on BTS is xenophobia and racism, coz as an Indian person we literally eat like that with our family just like THIS, with our hands that’s literally part of our culture.
Its HIS food for God’s sake. https://t.co/YYthY7mLo0
— ApoBangpo…SAW HIP-HOPPHILE LIVE 🥹 (@ApoBangpo2025s) September 27, 2026
honestly not that deep if you have basic hygiene and wash your hands before eating…like every normal human being should https://t.co/sQMRCGq2w1
— Violetta | rapline era (@namonexe) September 27, 2026
yall just cant be serious ppl oml bts have shared showers and underwear they could genuinely care less 😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/H00lcYlkW6
— cats and june (@sugastri) September 27, 2026
I once saw a BTS member eat the crumbs that fell from another member’s mouth but they’re supposed to care if Joon touches their food lmao pic.twitter.com/hZaKcUKU5u
— joonie day🎂𝄢 (@rkivemanic) September 27, 2026
Some also pointed out that the clip was being intentionally misrepresented to stir up vitriol against the BTS leader.
moment so cute and wholesome it made miserable friendless losers mad https://t.co/YAmKsDOyvd
— ★AHHK!RA⁷∞ (@J00NM3TAL) September 27, 2026
Cute moment. Only friendless people could have a problem with it https://t.co/GPJzFAFURC
— 🕸 (@jolie_orchid) September 27, 2026
The rising popularity of BTS has made them increasingly vulnerable to online attacks at a level that is difficult to ignore. Recently, another BTS member faced significant ridicule for his bare-faced appearance, reflecting this concerning trend.
BTS Member Ridiculed Over Bare-faced Photos, Hit With Plastic Surgery Allegations
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