It’s 2025, and somehow we’re still having this conversation—why does Jimin need to face threats to his safety before his company takes real action? On October 8, fans flooded social media demanding that HYBE and BIGHIT MUSIC protect him after multiple accounts started circulating violent threats online, including talk of acid attacks and stalking campaigns.
The alarm began when fans discovered posts from specific accounts planning to harm Jimin, spreading lies and organizing harassment. Screenshots quickly went viral, sparking immediate outrage and a wave of protective messages from ARMY. Many tagged the company directly, demanding a full investigation and legal action. Some fans were blunt: “Protect your artists from real threats, not from fans who just want a harmless picture.”
The situation isn’t new. Threats against Jimin have resurfaced over the years, but what angered fans this time was the sheer brutality of the language used—and the silence that followed. It’s one thing to deal with baseless rumors, but when people are openly discussing acid attacks and physical violence, “we’re monitoring the situation” isn’t good enough.
ARMY united across platforms, calling for permanent bans on the accounts spreading hate and for HYBE to prioritize artist safety before something irreversible happens. Many pointed out how quick the company is to file lawsuits over small fan interactions, yet often slow to address real threats that could harm their artists.
The message couldn’t be clearer: Jimin deserves better. Protecting him shouldn’t be optional—it should be the bare minimum. When a fandom has to beg a billion-dollar corporation to ensure an artist’s safety, something is deeply wrong. ARMY has done their part by sounding the alarm. Now it’s time for HYBE to do theirs.
