The BTS fandom, ARMY, is celebrating after UberFacts released a “The Most Negative Fanbases Online” chart.
Recently, UberFacts posted a chart of “The Most Positive Fanbases Online,” with One Direction ranking at the top. It’s based on the language used.
The Most Positive Fanbases on Twitter pic.twitter.com/PbJFLfkJFv
— UberFacts (@UberFacts) March 4, 2023
Similarly, UberFacts shared “The Most Negative Fanbases” on Twitter, with Rihanna‘s fanbase, Navy, ranking at the top. Again, it’s based on the language used by the fans.
The Most Negative Fanbases on Twitter pic.twitter.com/HyevT1PF9Y
— UberFacts (@UberFacts) March 4, 2023
Netizens didn’t entirely agree with the chart, though. Many voiced their opinions in the comment section.
Yet, another fanbase, ARMY, was celebrating in quote-tweets…
WE ARE FREE ARMYS https://t.co/3Ou81lXZxR pic.twitter.com/oPFgbkDT4y
— keke⁷ on the street 🪞 (@stallseok) March 5, 2023
We are finally free let’s gooo https://t.co/8Q42Cg17zu pic.twitter.com/nskXb63EJZ
— vinci⁷ (@jooncrive) March 6, 2023
While BTS is known for positive messages, the fandom is often criticized for “toxic behavior” by non-fans. So, ARMYs were excited to see that they were not included in the “Negative Fanbases” chart.
group hug armys https://t.co/BrmKtEnqZ4 pic.twitter.com/9TpF9Vhn5q
— ⁷ FACE by JIMIN march 24th (@lolllooloo) March 5, 2023
armys didn’t make it on the list. we’re free https://t.co/UnR5765DM8 pic.twitter.com/1fnJDwEHJ1
— lux⁷ 🪞 (@jmblze) March 5, 2023
ARMYS 1st WIN https://t.co/Ie0xqsudZN pic.twitter.com/nh3eZz2fSI
— ✶ON THE STREET (@iiTWlCE) March 5, 2023
armys finally beating the toxic fandom allegations pic.twitter.com/DbiUpbllAK https://t.co/xw7av0LORY
— Liv⁷ on the street 𐐪🪞𐑂 (@skooliviaffair) March 5, 2023
It shows that ARMYs use more positive language than negative online.
Interestingly, despite how active K-Pop fans are on social media, not one fandom was included in either chart.