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The premiere of The Map That Leads to You unexpectedly became a hot topic online, but not for the movie itself. Actress Sofia Wylie made comments about BLACKPINK during an MTV interview that quickly sparked debate. What might have been meant as playful or light-hearted praise ended up upsetting many fans, and the reaction extended to KATSEYE member Sophia, who had interacted with the clip online.
In the interview, Wylie said, “KATSEYE is my bae. I love KATSEYE. I watch every one of their videos. They just performed at Lollapalooza. My girls are going crazy. And BLACKPINK, I love you. Even though you’re giving us nothing right now, I love you still. Always.” Her remark about BLACKPINK “giving us nothing” struck a nerve with fans. Many interpreted it as a critique of the group’s performances, while others connected it to the fact that BLACKPINK has released only one song in three years, suggesting Wylie was referring to their music output rather than their talent. Either way, fans were not pleased.
The situation intensified when KATSEYE’s Sophia liked the video of Wylie’s comment. Fans saw this as support for the remark and reacted strongly, flooding her Instagram with critical messages and accusing her of jealousy. Despite the backlash, neither Sofia Wylie nor Sophia has publicly clarified their intent, leaving fans to debate whether it was a joke, a misstatement, or something more serious.
Meanwhile, BLACKPINK fans are hopeful that the group’s upcoming album, rumored for release in November, will finally silence any criticism and give fans new music to enjoy. The incident shows how sensitive the fandom can be, especially when it comes to remarks about the group’s activity and output.