Luisito Comunica Apologizes to BTS ARMY After Criticism of World Cup 2026 Halftime Show

Luisito Comunica apologized to BTS's fanbase ARMY after receiving thousands of threats and insults for criticizing the group's performance at the World Cup 2026 halftime show. The influencer, who attended the final at MetLife Stadium, documented his experience on Instagram.

What happened

• Luisito filmed from his seat and claimed no one seemed excited for BTS: "Nadie se emocionó con BTS. Pero de verdad NADIE" Source: Excelsior. He also noted the crowd reacted more to Shakira Source: Milenio.
• His comments quickly went viral, drawing ire from ARMY.

The backlash and apology

• The next morning, Luisito posted a visibly shaken video, saying he "woke up with hundreds, thousands of messages of angry people, insulting me, threatening me" Source: Infobae. He admitted "I am scared, it's not a joke" Source: Excelsior.
• He retracted his statement, explaining he showed only one angle of the stadium. "I made a mistake... clearly everyone in that stadium was very excited, clearly everyone knew the music" Source: Milenio.
• He directly addressed ARMY: "I know you are a very strong fandom, capable of ruining lives, and I don't want to be one more" Source: Infobae. He ended by suggesting they share Korean food, saying "Gamsahabnida" Source: Excelsior.

The episode highlights the intense loyalty of BTS's fanbase and the speed at which online controversies can escalate.