British TV Judge Finds Himself in Hot Water
Just when we all thought there was enough drama in the music industry, Simon Cowell had to go and anger K-Pop fans the world over.
According to reports of Baaghi TV, Kpop fans especially BTS’ Army, have targeted Simon Cowell following recent reports of Cowell wanting to introduce a new genre of music. Yes, it’s true, the most popular UK reality show judge is under fire from the world’s most aggressive fans after suggesting the creation of a new musical genre, UK-Pop.
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Cowell is reportedly in the process of launching an X-Factor spin-off called X-Factor: The Band. While talking to UK tabloid The Sun, Cowell revealed that he wants to invent a brand new genre that will rival the music genre which is currently ruling supreme and topping global musical charts.
He explained that “K-Pop is ruling the world and this is a show to find a band to launch UK-Pop.” Cowell continued to dig his own grave, “Just like Little Mix, Fifth Harmony and One Direction. It’s people who represent Britain’s version of K-Pop.”
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After revealing this unexpected news, BTS fans took to Twitter to drag Cowell for trying to rival K-pop. Baaghi TV has compiled a list of some of the most prominent and hilarious reactions Kpop fans have had with regards to this latest news.
https://twitter.com/tantrumtae/status/1191126364121968646?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1191126364121968646&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.capitalfm.com%2Fartists%2Fx-factor%2Flittle-mix-simon-cowell-ukpop%2F
simon cowell's new boy group 😍
pic.twitter.com/eAPEHr28n3— irene⁷ ᥫ᭡ (@tequilahobi) November 6, 2019
https://twitter.com/amourjeon/status/1192077343998783488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1192077343998783488&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.papermag.com%2Fres%2Fcommunity%2Ftwitter_embed%2F%3Fiframe_id%3Dtwitter-embed-1192077343998783488%26created_ts%3D1573048361.0%26screen_name%3Damourjeon%26text%3DSimon%2BCowell%25E2%2580%2599s%2Bnew%2Bboy%2Bgroup%2Bgonna%2Bhave%2Bseven%2Bmembers%2Bnamed%2Bglucose%252C%2Bj-aspiration%252C%2Bz%252C%2Bfinn%252C%2Bkm%252C%2Band%2Btimin%26id%3D1192077343998783488%26name%3D%25F0%259D%2599%25A8%25F0%259D%2599%25A9%25F0%259D%2599%2596%25F0%259D%2599%25A7%2B%25F0%259D%2599%2597%25F0%259D%2599%25A4%25F0%259D%2599%25AE
how is simon cowell going to create uk-pop when a whole peppa pig exist? pic.twitter.com/wmy16PnYEs
— ً (@peppablink) November 6, 2019
UK-pop will never happen not if big time rush have anything to say about it https://t.co/CyZBevYkUV
— lillia (@KIY00MII) November 6, 2019
https://twitter.com/agustdubu/status/1192096791065436161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1192096791065436161&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elitedaily.com%2Fp%2Fthe-tweets-about-simon-cowell-trying-to-start-uk-pop-are-a-big-nope-19301269
“kpop is ruling the world”
“kpop is taking over the music industry”
“kpop is one of the most popular genres”simon cowell: https://t.co/MGVbbjFyvT
— ☽ (@sinfulparks) November 6, 2019
https://twitter.com/voringhan/status/1192083786743173120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1192083786743173120&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flyfm.com.my%2Fbts-fans-are-trolling-simon-cowell-for-trying-to-start-a-new-genre-of-music-called-uk-pop%2F
https://twitter.com/phenomcheol/status/1192111226073079810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1192111226073079810&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elitedaily.com%2Fp%2Fthe-tweets-about-simon-cowell-trying-to-start-uk-pop-are-a-big-nope-19301269
“Can I copy your homework?”
“Sure but don’t make it obvious” pic.twitter.com/BmRO2C4lAc— •luna• ⁷ (@theelooneytunes) November 6, 2019
https://twitter.com/ggukpersona/status/1193130100461645825
https://twitter.com/jaesitara/status/1194149699705458688
https://twitter.com/Stans_Unite/status/1192244921383706625
Kpop: exists
Simon Cowell: #ukpop pic.twitter.com/LTAnz6BC3w
— ✨ellis✨ (@JBs_Cum_Rag) November 6, 2019
Some other social media users also troll Simon Cowell. One of the user wrote, “Are they singing in English and Korean?”
https://twitter.com/MariaLuisaAMa20/status/1192094296582701058
Another user wrote, “Omg what is this.”
Omg what is this pic.twitter.com/DmC3SsRxEr
— Ummy_Lauryn ⁷ 💟 (@ummylauryn) November 6, 2019
One other user expressed pride at being a part of the BTS army, “I fell of my bed reading this tweet!!! ARMYs as always , we are a bunch (a big , very-very BIG bunch) of crackheads and I stan that . Let’s get it fam.”
I fell of my bed reading this tweet🤣🤣🤣🤣!!!
ARMYs as always , we are a bunch (a big , very-very BIG bunch) of crackheads and I stan that .
Let's get it fam😂😂💜💜💜🤟🤟🤟— ⟭⟬Sakshee⁷⟬⟭💜 (@SpringDayHealer) November 6, 2019
Another user wrote, “Then their debut song would be “Too Many Dreams.”
Then their debut song would be "Too Many Dreams" 😌😌😌👌
— mi⁷ʜᴏᴘᴇᵒⁿ ᵗʰᵉ ˢᵗʳᵉᵉᵗ 아포방포 ⟭⟬ (@jwekayhey) November 6, 2019
After upsetting the BTS ARMY, Cowell may want to rethink his marketing strategy here. Do you agree with the Kpop fans or with Cowell? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.
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