AKB48's Minami Minegishi bashed by BTS fans for wearing purple nail polish

[Gene_e]

South Korean group BTS is currently enjoying worldwide success with the release of their latest studio album “Map of the Soul: 7“. Naturally with this new album release it seems like some of their fans are…a little bit more excited than usual. Unfortunately for AKB48 member Minami Minegishi, she had to experience some of their wrath.

Back in December 2019 Minami posted a picture of her freshly manicured nails, in a pretty purple color. However, her post suddenly started to get attention online in various online communities. Soon her various SNS profiles were flooded by angry comments from BTS fans, particularly fans of the member V (Kim Taehyung).

 

Purple has a special meaning for BTS fans, which has it’s roots from a quote by V.

“Purple is the last color of the rainbow colors, so it means I will trust and love you for a long time,”

Minami made her Instagram post on December 29th, one day before V’s birthday on December 30th. So due to that, some fans thought and they were secretly dating or that she liked him. It got to the point where Minami had to tweet about the incident, saying that the abusive language she received was quite hurtful.

Many fans went on to apologize to Minami on behalf of the ones who were trying to attack her.

Meanwhile, AKB48 is gearing up for the release of their latest single “Shitsuren, Arigato”, and BTS are preparing for their global tour beginning in April.

Source

https://aramajapan.com/news/akb48s-minami-minegishi-bashed-by-bts-fans-for-wearing-purple-nail-polish/104746/

[satoori]

Ok, when i first read the headline,  i was confuse. the fandom don't just bash people for wearing purple and J-Armys usually very chill. Not as problematic.

However - "Minami made her Instagram post on December 29th, one day before V’s birthday on December 30th. So due to that, some fans thought and they were secretly dating or that she liked him."

That explains the irrational a bit more. Still very wrong tho for fans to bash her. Another example that some fans are not ready to see the members date. Still weird to see J-Armys react like this. They've never done this before with any other J-Celeb who have shown interest in individual members. I thought AKB48 was loved by the nation.

Edited March 6, 2020 by satoori

[Gene_e]

This is so ridiculous... The world does not revolve around your idol you know? He does not own the purple color. Poor Minami I hope she is ok. 

Edited March 6, 2020 by Gene_e

[sakurahanabira]

And this is why ARMY are seen as the worst boy group fandom. 

[Ora Gon]

Good luck to whoever the members date. I think this is the time where the members can date freely. I hope their fans can accept it.

[satoori]

Any trans for her tweet?

[eli]

harry styles was wearing purple nailpolish during his performance @ the today show a week ago omg i cant believe he's dating V

[Guest]

53 minutes ago, satoori said:

That explains the irrational a bit more.

it doesnt.

[mrs.otter]

ridiculous af

[jello-kitty88]

Seriously? It's just nail polish.  I feel bad that she had to deal with b.s like this.

I just... the mental gymnastics some fans do to assume stupid stuff. "OmG, thOsE tWo PEopLe ARe brEaThiNg tHE sAmE aiR sO tHeY MUST be dAtiNG!1!"

I have panties that are a similar pattern to one of Namjoon's shirts so WE MUST BE SECRETLY DATING! WOW! 

 

[satoori]

10 minutes ago, Hyuchan said:

it doesnt.

yea it does. there are some "irrational" fans in the fandom who are triggered by little things like this, so..

i was only speaking the facts.

Edited March 6, 2020 by satoori
fixed the grammer a bit

[soman]

Purple has a special meaning for BTS fans, which has it’s roots from a quote by V.

“Purple is the last color of the rainbow colors, so it means I will trust and love you for a long time,”

 

How.... How would she know about this tho...

[kyubix]

lel.. level of those monsters...

[nootnoot]

Are these uglies ever going to take a shower and leave people alone?

[Euny]

Anyone who'd probably date them BTS members would probably be lynched live

[blank_stare]

Lol at armys. Wonder how they feel about MatsuJun using purple and that’s his color.