'Bow down to Lisa'? Boys Planet II trainee Peng Jin Yu's anti-BTS Jungkook posts resurface; ARMY erupt

It seems BTS can't catch a break - even when they're not involved, their names are dragged into controversies they never signed up for. In the age of idol survival shows, it's become almost routine for trainees to name-drop BTS, praising them as role models and inspirations. But behind the praise, not all intentions are as pure as they seem. Enter Boys Planet II contestant Peng Jin Yu - a name now sparking outrage across fan communities.

The trainee is being slammed for hypocrisy after dancing to Jungkook's hit Seven in a promotional challenge, despite having a history littered with alleged hate against the BTS member and several girl group idols. Fans have branded his move as "performative clout-chasing", accusing him of trying to ride the BTS wave for fame after once throwing stones.

What has angered many isn't just the past comments - it's the silence, the lack of accountability, and the sudden switch from hate to idol worship when the cameras are rolling. One thing is clear: the internet doesn't forget - and ARMY definitely won't either.


On June 12, 2025, Peng Jin Yu was introduced as a contestant on Mnet's survival show Boys Planet II, joining as an individual trainee. But it didn't take long for controversy to catch up with him. As his profile began circulating online, so did a wave of resurfaced hate comments - and fans were quick to uncover troubling patterns from his past.

Soon after, it was revealed that Peng Jin Yu is a proud BLACKPINK fan, which in itself isn't an issue - K-pop fans are free to love who they love. But what has ignited outrage is that, as a self-proclaimed BLINK, Peng allegedly used his stan account to spread hate against BTS, fueling the long-standing ARMY vs. BLINK fanwar. And it didn't stop there - he also reportedly targeted other female groups in the industry with disturbing remarks.


Among the most shocking claims, Peng once compared aespa members to dogs, trended hateful hashtags, and even harassed TWICE's Tzuyu over the Taiwan flag controversy - accusing the group of "promoting Taiwanese independence." But perhaps most incendiary of all were his comments about BTS' Jungkook.

Fans dug up old posts where Peng allegedly called Jungkook a "wild boar," "poor," and "violent." He also reportedly spread false dating rumours, claiming Jungkook should "bow down to Lisa."


Technically - yes. But fans aren't buying it. What's being called an "apology" came in the form of a direct message to a fan who confronted him. The message read: "Babe calm down. I haven’t been in fandom for a while. TBH I dragged so many people but didn’t really hate anyone. Wasn’t it idols being dragged into fanwars between fans? If you hate my actions, I apologize, ok?"


The tone struck many as dismissive, vague, and insincere - not a real apology, but a casual brush-off of serious allegations.


What's made the situation worse is Peng Jin Yu's recent participation in TikTok dance challenges to Jungkook’s songs like Seven - despite his past remarks. The move has been slammed by fans as shameless, hypocritical, and blatantly opportunistic.


ARMY and other K-pop fans have since taken to social media, demanding accountability and questioning how someone with such a history can suddenly act like a supporter.

As backlash intensifies, one question looms large: How far will some go for fame - and how long will fandoms stay silent?

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