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SportsAug 5, 2026
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On August 4, 2026, BTS fans drew attention to a social media post made by a MetLife Stadium employee following the group’s recent performances at the venue. The employee, identified as David F. Flores and appearing in official stadium attire with a visible staff badge numbered 286, shared a Facebook update that referenced the BTS shows held on August 1 and 2 as part of the ARIRANG World Tour.

In the post, which included a photo of him standing with concertgoers in front of a MetLife sign and a BTS promotional image, he wrote:

“I finally figured out my best BTS Member….The fireworks ….They were the only part that really lit up the night for me! Nose jobs, pounds of cover up, eyeliner, and mascara! Not the fans, the singers! Great fan base, though! A walk in the park compared to what we’ll encounter next week!”

The Facebook post circulated among fans after screenshots were shared online, including in a public message directed at the MetLife Stadium account. The message highlighted concerns about the comments in relation to the artists and the broader fan community present at the stadium.

As the screenshots spread, additional posts and messages reached the venue operator, with some fans contacting the stadium through email. MetLife Stadium has not issued a public statement on the matter. Responses to certain emails indicated that the issue was being addressed internally.

The original Facebook post by the employee was later removed. The sequence of events took place in the days immediately after BTS completed their two shows at the East Rutherford venue, which formed part of the North American leg of their ongoing world tour.

Fans took to X to voice their concerns and called out the employee.

One fan commented:

“@MetLifeStadium please take actions toward this person, this is unacceptable and super unprofessional”

@MetLifeStadium please take actions toward this person, this is unacceptable and super unprofessional

Several fans started tagging MetLife and commented:

@MetLifeStadium we want to know what action have you taken against him? These type of remarks are unacceptable

@MetLifeStadium This employee of yours is disgusting and unprofessional. Is this who you want to represent who you are? As long as he’s working there, my family and friends will not take a step near your stadium. I really hope you don’t encourage his poor decision making.

@MetLifeStadium Hello Metlife. Maybe we need to inform @HYBEOFFICIALtwt and @BIGHIT_MUSIC that you allow employees who defame the very artists who are helping to pay his paycheck. Maybe BigHit needs to find other venues since you harbor an employee like this.

@MetLifeStadium i truly hope you can cut ties with this staff member.

More fans shared their opinion on the same.

As a @MetLifeStadium employee, this kind of comment reflects poor conduct. It’s misogynistic and so outdated to reduce BTS/Asian men to makeup and not appearing “masculine.” Comments saying they got a nose job, wear eyeliner/make-up language are demeaning and inappropriate. Take action with David F. Flores please.

Good luck ever getting BTS to return unless you issue some kind of apology for your idiot staff’s opinion. @MetLifeStadium Why would they want to come back knowing you employ people who publicly express BS like this on social media?

@MetLifeStadium Are you just gonna allow your staff to talk this nonsense, openly showing their ignorance and racist behavior towards the artist who paid and put food on their table?

BTS successfully completes 2 sold out shows at MetLife Stadium

BTS held two sold out concerts at MetLife Stadium on August 1 and 2, 2026. The performances attracted approximately 157,000 attendees across both nights. The setlists featured tracks from the ARIRANG album along with their previous release.

On the first night the group performed Dis-ease and Run as the surprise songs. On the second night the surprise songs were Autumn Leaves and Go Go. Supermodel Anok Yai attended one of the shows and conducted an Instagram livestream from the venue. Musician Jon Batiste also attended and later shared his experience of the concert.

During the shows, RM noted the presence of Nas in the audience. He later met Nas backstage with Suga. The members collectively stated that the start of the second North American tour had been incredible and that they would continue working hard to deliver their best performances while never taking the support for granted.

The group will perform at Gillette Stadium on Auguest 5 and 6.