Archive · 15 Nov 2025
SEVENTEEN Member Vernon's Mother Faces Backlash Over Controversial Post
A mom of a K-pop star named Vernon wrote something online that made some people angry.
She talked about his music group, SEVENTEEN, and another popular group, BTS.
Some people thought she was being mean to BTS and was also saying things that showed support for a politician named Donald Trump.
The mom then explained that she likes BTS and didn't mean to be mean.
She also said her political views were misunderstood and that people shouldn't get too attached to politicians.
She even mentioned that BTS has songs that talk about being true to yourself, which is something she believes in.
SEVENTEEN member Vernon's mother is facing criticism for a controversial Facebook post.
Netizens accused her of shading BTS and implying SEVENTEEN's reliance on HYBE during BTS's military service.
She was also accused of supporting Donald Trump based on other social media posts.
Vernon's mother denied criticizing BTS and called the political accusations ridiculous.
She stated her support for personal integrity, referencing themes in BTS's music.
- Who
- Vernon's mother, SEVENTEEN, BTS, and netizens
- What
- Vernon's mother made a controversial Facebook post that sparked backlash from netizens who accused her of shading BTS and having political leanings; she later responded to the accusations.
- When
- The controversy emerged recently, with the mother responding after facing criticism.
- Where
- The controversy originated on Facebook and spread online, involving K-pop fans.
- Why
- The post was interpreted by some netizens as critical of BTS and supportive of a specific political figure, leading to accusations of envy and resentment.
Netizens' Accusations
Vernon's Mother's Response
Comments towards BTS
Netizens' Accusations
Accused of shading BTS, suggesting SEVENTEEN relies on HYBE to cover lost sales after BTS's military service, and expressing envy, hatred, and resentment towards BTS's success.
Vernon's Mother's Response
States she has always liked BTS and never said anything disparaging about them, referencing BTS lyrics about personal integrity and self-actualization.
Political Stance
Netizens' Accusations
Accused of supporting Donald Trump based on other Facebook posts.
Vernon's Mother's Response
Calls the political characterization ridiculous, stating no single political figure is worthy of such dedication and that seeing through deceptions is key.
- Group Name
- SEVENTEEN
- Member Involved
- Vernon
- Agency
- Pledis Entertainment
- Group Debut Date
- May 26, 2015
- Number of Members
- 13