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“Jungkook deserves so much better”- Fans slam Netflix for allegedly sidelining the BTS’ singer with poorly timed digicam cuts and restricted screentime

SportsMar 22, 2026
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On March 20, 2026, BTS released their fifth studio album ARIRANG after a long hiatus from music as a septet. The next day, attention then shifted to BTS The Comeback Live | ARIRANG at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, which streamed globally on Netflix. The visuals followed a performance-based format, using strong backlighting and defined beams throughout the stage setup.

However, despite the hype, online viewers started pointing out how Jungkook appeared on screen during key sections. During several vocal parts, the camera allegedly moved outward. It showed the venue, the skyline, and at times the crowd. Meanwhile, close shots seemingly appeared limited as well.

Because of that, the visual focus did not allegedly match the vocal delivery. As a result, some viewers noted a disconnect between sound and screen. Soon after, fans started criticizing Netflix for allegedly sidelining the BTS maknae.

The camera work was deliberate, wasn’t it? It’s completely unprofessional how this only happens during Jungkook’s parts. This isn’t a mistake—it feels targeted. Jungkook deserves so much better than this treatment 😤,” an X user commented.

The camera work was deliberate, wasn’t it? It’s completely unprofessional how this only happens during Jungkook’s parts. This isn’t a mistake—it feels targeted. Jungkook deserves so much better than this treatment 😤

Many questioned whether the choice was “deliberate,” calling it “unprofessional” for a globally televised event. They noted that key moments during the main vocalist’s parts could have been framed more clearly or timed alongside instrumentals instead.

The camera thing with @Netflix and Jungkook isn’t a coincidence that sh*t was intentional. I really want to understand why they being so odd towards him. He was the ONLY ONE singing live and the one the majority of people wanted to see. Something tells me HYBE is the cause…

Unprofessional of you, on a globally televised event, to disrespect the main vocalist of BTS. Why not wait for instrumentals to pan out instead of when Jungkook is singing? Bad filming or intentional due to directions given to you? Either way, you failed your audience.

Was trying to omit Jungkook when he sings for a couple of times intentional? Because it was very obvious.

Meanwhile, others said the act came across as “disrespectful” to the artist performing on stage.

Your show was extremely disappointing speaking of camera work.​And explain what beef you have with Jungkook, since the camera was never on him even when he was the camera singing, but always set on another member?​Embarrassing and disrespectful

The whole show was painfully disrespectful to Jungkook and hard to watch for people who loves him. You’re paid by HYBE @netflix @NetflixKR​@bts_bighit @BIGHIT_MUSIC, you have no respect for your biggest artist, biggest vynil best seller & No. 1 money maker #JUNGKOOKFREE JUNGKOOK

Very much disappointed cuz whenever Jungkook was singing you had to take the camera to show the view of the audience & not him. Do your job properly. It looks tremendously disrespectful towards our artist.

BTS ARIRANG promo clip previously faced criticism over Jungkook’s visibility

Previously this month, as the ARIRANG campaign spread across billboards and online platforms, viewers began to examine the material more closely. During this phase, a repeated detail came into focus. In several images, bright light streaks aligned with the positions of Jungkook and j-hope. The image was widely circulated by the X account, @Daily_JKUpdate.

Because of this placement, parts of their faces appeared less clear. In comparison, other members remained more visible within the same shot. This contrast became noticeable across different displays, including outdoor screens and shared street visuals.

In other news, the BTS comeback concert faced scrutiny over conflicting crowd estimates. While some international reports cited figures above 25K, data from the Seoul government placed the turnout at around 40K to 42K.