00:00The lineup for the World Cup halftime show hasn't even taken the stage yet, but fans are already
00:03calling out FIFA for what they're calling a blatant clout grab. Because the second K-pop
00:08boy band BTS was announced for the lineup, fans started questioning what FIFA was really doing.
00:12Yes, there are fans celebrating, but the ARMY is pushing back with a massive reality check.
00:17One fan even posted to X stating, please treat BTS with the same fairness and respect as every
00:21other performer. We hope they're appreciated for their performance, not just their ability
00:25to attract views and engagement. And they have a point. Fans have called out Western media for years
00:30for inviting massive K-pop groups to major events just to exploit their fandoms for record-breaking
00:35streaming numbers while treating them like a sideshow. And with only 11 minutes to share between
00:39the massive artists, fans are terrified BTS will just be used as a clickbait thumbnail.
00:44So do you think FIFA is actually going to be fair to them and give them a standalone spotlight?
00:47Or is this just a corporate stunt for engagement? Share your thoughts in the comments and follow
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