- By Srishti Pandey
- Fri, 27 Sep 2024 05:20 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
BTS ARMYs (the Kpop group's fandom name) are currently in an uproar over a fanfiction titled Oceans, penned by Emma Emonds (known as Akimasaaa on Wattpad). This work has drawn significant backlash for its portrayal of BTS member Jimin, leading fans to accuse the author of vilifying him within the narrative.
Emonds' fanfiction primarily revolves around the 'Taekook' ship, a popular pairing of BTS members V (Taehyung) and Jungkook. However, many fans have expressed their discomfort with the way Jimin is depicted in the story, feeling that he is used as an antagonist to further the plot. This portrayal has sparked concern and anger among ARMYs, who argue that it promotes unnecessary hate toward Jimin.
In response to the growing criticism, Emonds took to social media to defend her work, claiming to have removed the Wattpad version of Oceans upon request from fans. She asked to be left alone amid the controversy. However, ARMYs were not satisfied with this response. They pointed out that Emonds is still promoting a book version of Oceans, claiming it “isn’t about BTS anymore.” In this new version, she has changed the character names but has continued to use BTS imagery for promotion.
HAVE A LOOK:
Image: Author Emma Emonds' tweet about the controversy surrounding her book. (Source: X)
I deleted Ocean from Wattpad. And I remind y’all that the book version isn’t about BTS anymore. Ocean doesn’t exist anymore with BTS in it from now on.
— Emma (@Akimasawattpad) September 24, 2024
Please, leave me alone now. Please.
So you are telling me a taekooker who wrote a wattpad story making jm a villain in the plot is now selling the same book and armys are even buying it and you won't believe what kind of names of jm being called over a fictional story. pic.twitter.com/Mndw60y6Uj
— 𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐞⋆.˚🎧ྀི (@itsjmnphoria) September 24, 2024
User deleted the ocean but we dont stop here the book is still there and her acc is there too jimin every time gets hate and she chose to ignore them so we chose not to leave her acc
— 뱅스💜 (@army__tww) September 24, 2024
- REPORT https://t.co/jo9XyW4i00
SUBMIT
- https://t.co/ZmY74KNvH8
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The damage is done and we don’t settle at her deleting that sick fic from Wattpad - keep reporting on copyright infringement to hybe/bighit and report all her social media accounts.
— JIMIN NOONAᴾᴶᴹᯓᡣ𐭩 (@jiminiemelody) September 24, 2024
There are countless “armys” accounts reviewing the book on TikTok as well
…now let me go to… pic.twitter.com/LpsoyuSknq
Despite her assertions, Emonds has been seen tagging “Taekook” in a TikTok promoting the book, which further infuriated fans. Many ARMYs took to social media to express their frustration, stating that the characterizations in her work continue to depict Jimin as a bully and harasser, even with the names altered.
An ARMY tweeted: “A French Taekooker has published a book where is depicted as a bully & harasser. She changed the names in the book but they’re still being promoted with their real names on platforms like Insta. I’m literally speechless.”
Fans have been actively reporting Emonds for allegedly capitalizing on BTS' image while promoting her story, which they believe misrepresents Jimin’s character. This situation has ignited a larger conversation about the responsibilities of fanfiction authors and their impact on real individuals, especially in the context of public figures.