In K-pop culture, idols are generally expected to be particularly careful about what they say in public. A single thoughtless remark can quickly turn into a major controversy, affecting an artist’s public image and even having an impact on both their individual career and their group. This is especially true of openly confrontational remarks or comments that put down other artists.

In contrast, some Western artists tend to be more outspoken and are not afraid to express controversial opinions. Some use comparative, provocative, or challenging remarks to establish their personal identity. In certain cases, they may even capitalize on the public uproar these statements generate to promote their own image.

Trisha Paytas is a typical example. This well-known αмєяι¢αn internet personality has repeatedly faced criticism for content considered racially insensitive, the use of cultural stereotypes, and remarks about gender identity that many found insensitive. She has also been involved in prolonged public feuds with several YouTubers and internet personalities, including Ethan Klein, Shane Dawson, and David Dobrik.

Now, Trisha has even ventured into the K-pop scene, directly bringing BTS into a comparison with another group.

Specifically, during a recent interview with BuzzFeed, Trisha took part in a segment titled “Hot Takes,” where she shared several of her personal opinions. At first, she offered examples such as, “ketchup or mustard or dipping sauce and chicken nuggets like I think it ruins food,” and “Aquaman two better than the original Aquaman.” Things seemed fairly ordinary until the conversation suddenly shifted to K-pop.

Trisha υиєχρє¢тє∂ly declared that NCT 127 was better than BTS. She went on to add: “I don't know. I DON'T KNOW. I SAW BTS recently and I was kind of like we love. So don't cancel me forever. But then I saw NCT 127 on I was like This one”. However, when asked which NCT member was her bias, Trisha couldn't even remember the name.

Her statement immediately sparked a wave of mixed reactions. Although many already know her as someone who frequently stirs up trouble with her remarks, with Rolling Stone once describing Trisha as one of the most polarizing figures in YouTube history, whose career has been built in part on ѕнσ¢к value, public feuds, and content designed to provoke reactions, fans still could not accept the way she made her comments and used them to put down BTS.

Expressing a personal preference does not mean having to belittle another group.

Meanwhile, her inability to name her NCT bias also led many to question whether she actually follows the group or was simply pretending to make a provocative remark to attract attention. NCT 127 fans also expressed their discomfort, as they did not want the group dragged into an unnecessary comparison.

BuzzFeed also came under fire alongside Trisha. Some fans felt that the platform's headline, “NCT 127 > BTS,” was clearly designed to generate engagement and provoke arguments and conflict between the two fandoms. Others expressed frustration at seeing netizens praise Trisha despite her controversial history, seemingly just to find another way to attack BTS. Some of the reactions to this topic include:

- “Ended BTS” and she cant name a single one of the nugus and only named Jungkook. Kpop stans would really glaze and stan Tr*mp if he said he dislikes BTS lmao

- She says that NCT is better than BTS and she doesn't even know their names. Is she stupid? What was the point of her bringing up BTS?

- She's FOREVER lying. She hasn't changed after having children. She said that's her first time using chopsticks. Seriously?? Why lie about soмєтнing so trivial? She's a LEGIT psychopath!

- She'll never get clout without mentioning BTS. Even if she don't even know anyone of the groups...BUT she sure as h3ll knows that she is for Isnotreal.

- It is deeply ironic and embarrαѕѕing that you are using clips of Trisha Paytas—an influencer with a mαѕѕive history of offensive scandals, fake mental disorder diagnoses for clout, and ŕäċïṩṃ—who openly stated her support for Israel, just to try to drag BTS. Hypocritically

- Have Hitler say soмєтнing bad about Bts and watch all kpop stans pull the salute just ten seconds later

- Of course they know she’s a Zionist, yet they’ll start hyping her up just because she said 'these guys are better than BTS.' It’s the trillionth proof that K-poppers are willing to worship the sнιтtiest person on earth as long as they hate BTS

- Notice how evil people naturally resented bts and attracted to most vile  people you know. Bts will always be protected by Universe

- If anyone can get her truly cancelled it’s armies lmao please y’all time to use your powers for good. How can someone like this even be allowed to be famous?