BTS fans have expressed outrage over a controversial promotional poster for the FIFA World Cup halftime show, which was shared by Forbes Middle East. The poster, intended to highlight the group's upcoming performance alongside Shakira and Madonna, has been criticized for its poor AI-generated quality, leading to accusations of disrespect and unprofessionalism.

Backlash Over AI-Generated Poster

Fans quickly pointed out numerous flaws in the poster, including distorted faces, duplicated members, and the absence of certain idols. The swift backlash prompted Forbes Middle East to remove the post, although screenshots had already begun circulating on social media. Many fans were left questioning how a prominent publication could release such a graphic that misrepresented BTS members.

Fans Demand Accountability

ARMY members did not hold back in their criticism. One fan noted, "Why are there 2 Jungkooks and 3 Jins? And where are J-Hope and Jimin?" Others highlighted that the issue extended beyond mere editing mistakes, labeling the poster as "blatant racism" and emphasizing the need for respect given BTS's global influence. Some fans even questioned the publication's creative process, asking, "Doesn't @Forbes_MENA_ have a single human graphic designer?" The growing criticism included humorous observations about the chaotic appearance of the AI-generated faces, with one fan jokingly stating, “it has been brought to my attention that there’s 5 jins if u look really closely.”

Despite the controversy surrounding the promotional image, excitement for BTS's performance at the FIFA World Cup Final halftime show remains high among fans. The group's historic appearance is eagerly anticipated, overshadowing the negative reactions to the poster.