A new controversy is currently shaking social media between the fandoms of Stray Kids and TWICE. The tensions have arisen after the announcement of the new dates in Latin America for the male group’s STRAYCITY tour.
On May 22, Stray Kids announced several concerts in Colombia, Argentina, and Mexico. While this news excited the STAYs, it also disappointed many ONCEs, who were still hoping to see TWICE schedule dates in Latin America as part of their own tour.
Quickly, several fans accused the agency of favoring Stray Kids over the girl group. Some internet users specifically pointed out that the announced dates coincided with rumors of a possible Latin American tour for TWICE.
Among the reactions posted online, some comments stood out:
– “TWICE was supposed to come at the same time… What do they honestly expect us to think? JYPE is really the worst agency.” – “So TWICE has no concerts in Latin America while Stray Kids get a whole STRAYCITY tour? The sexism in this agency is becoming really frustrating.”
The situation then escalated into a real conflict between STAYs and ONCEs, with attacks targeting both groups and their respective fandoms.
Faced with the growing tensions, Bang Chan surprised internet users by speaking out directly. Without addressing the accusations that Stray Kids had “taken” the dates intended for TWICE, the group’s leader asked his fans to respect their counterparts.
He notably explained that the TWICE members were his friends and that he had a lot of respect for them. He also encouraged fans to simply appreciate the group instead of fueling conflicts online.
This reaction was widely praised by some internet users, especially among the ONCEs:
– “Bang Chan always seemed like a good person to me, especially since we learned that he discreetly brought food to the girls.” – “I may not support his fandom, but I have a lot of respect for Bang Chan.”
However, from some STAYs’ point of view, the singer’s words also sparked strong criticism. Several fans reproached him for defending another fandom rather than his own, while others believed he should not have publicly intervened in this dispute.
Overall, many internet users from both sides called for calm, reminding everyone that the members of Stray Kids and TWICE have always shown a good relationship in reality, far from the tensions fueled on social media.
What do you think of Bang Chan’s reaction to this controversy between STAYs and ONCEs?
