A large number of people in Brazil are praising BTS ARMYs for speaking up and taking quick action against Pietra Bertolazzi. The whole situation has created a big buzz online. Many are happy with how the fandom responded, while others are worried about how far things went. If you are wondering what exactly happened, here is a clear look at the events. Read on to know all about it.
Influencer Pietra Bertolazzi Faces Massive Backlash From BTS ARMYs
The recent controversy began right after BTS performed during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show. Pietra Bertolazzi, a popular Brazilian influencer, strongly criticised the group. She described the members as effeminate and vain and said she was worried that they were serving as role models for young people. Her comments obviously upset fans with her offensive and harmful words.
🇧🇷아미 커뮤에 간밤에 무슨 일이 있었는지 요약.
사건의 발단은 백만 넘는 팔로워를 가진 초극우 🇧🇷여성 인풀루언서. 어떤 X냐면 여성 투표권, 무료 생리대 배포, 낙태를 무조건 금지해야한다고 떠드는 X임
그 X이 우리 아티의 월드컵 하프 타임 무대를 보고
” 오늘 결승전에서 본 모든 것 중,… pic.twitter.com/nYZAysQrH7
— 번역하는 레전드⁷⊙⊝⊜ :🆂🆆🅸🅼 (@BeautifulSoulB7) July 22, 2026
Soon after her post, the Brazilian influencer claimed that her personal information was leaked and misused by angry fans. Reports suggest that people used her data to sign her up for things she did not want. This included registering her as a poll worker in elections, applying for membership in a political party she often criticises, and adding her to lists for unwanted messages and services. Some even created fake profiles using her name on different platforms.
Who Is Pietra Bertolazzi?
She is a well-known conservative digital creator and entrepreneur with a huge fan following. She speaks against feminism and opposes women’s suffrage in certain cases, believing women should be submissive to men. These opinions have made her a controversial figure long before this incident.
Following the backlash, she announced she was stepping away from social media. Many locals support the strong reaction from BTS fans, seeing it as a way to call out what they viewed as demeaning and unfair comments. However, the episode has also raised questions about privacy and online retaliation.
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