BTS J-Hope lyrics in the song LE SSERAFIM's song Spaghetti CRITICISED because...

LE SSERAFIM might have just wrapped the North American leg of their Easy Crazy Hot Tour, but the girl brand is already onto their next era with their first single album, Spaghetti, which taps BTS member J-Hope for the title track. Released today, October 24, Spaghetti arrives with a Korean and English version of the title track with J-Hope, as well as a members-only version and the B-side Pearlies (My Oyster Is The World).

BTS' J-Hope's lyrics criticised

BTS' J-Hope, who features on the song, is being heavily criticised online for his self-written rap verse. International netizens aren't big fans of the translated lyrics, with some even calling the verse a "mess." While the track itself has drawn mixed reactions from domestic and international fans, some love it, some hate it. J-Hope's verse has drawn backlash from international fans who say the lyrics feel nonsensical. The rapper's verse includes lines such as "You're lost in the sauce, no turnin' back," and "Your guilty pleasure, your high-calorie Hershey chocolate," which have sparked heated debate on social media platforms.

Fans' reaction to the lyrics

One fan posted, "Not to be too woke, but we ought to stop having ED triggering lyrics in music What the fvck is 'your high-calorie Hershey chocolate' as somebody who has somewhat recovered from a ED, i dont need my favr artist or alike sing about high calories in choclate or remind me of calorie"

Not to be too woke, but we ought to stop having ED triggering lyrics in music

What the fvck is "your high-calorie Hershey chocolate" as somebody who has somewhat recovered from a ED, i dont need my favr artist or alike sing about high calories in choclate or remind me of calorie https://t.co/dQp1wRX988

jo, is a showgirl ? (@guiltyaspoet) October 24, 2025

Another netizen posted, "Armys fake gagging at this doodoo lyrics"

Armys fake gagging at this doodoo lyrics pic.twitter.com/5TkKBsAq9F https://t.co/ebhFxxo12q

Rinn? (@loveleeebinbin) October 24, 2025

But some fans are loving the lyrics. One fan posted on X, "' I like what I like, do I need a reason, huh?' 'I'm the main character in your kind of drama' 'Ok now, from hater to believer, brr' oh clock it jhope, and the timing"

' I like what I like, do I need a reason, huh?' 'I'm the main character in your kind of drama' 'Ok now, from hater to believer, brr'

oh clock it jhope, and the timing ??pic.twitter.com/zevcGMHA3C

MJ'?? (@jiminfatassby95) October 24, 2025

Another fan posted, "j-hope verse on #Spaghetti Bro there is so much wordplay and subtle fun diss to unpack here it's crazy "This is th sweet spot Heat up the scene, it's that big shot Chef's choice, a kick specially for you You're lost in the sauce, no turnin' back Gonna get tipsy all night, knock it back I'll take that empty glass, send back the useless sass I like what I like, do I need a reason, huh? Get into it, every last drop, down the hatch Snap it up like a Getty My kimchi pose is endlessly priceless Whatever I'm cookin', I'm like a star I'll cook any course you want I'm the main character in your kind of drama Your guilty pleasure, your high-calorie Hershey chocolate A tarot that shakes you, the flavor you savor Ok now, from hater to believer"

j-hope verse on #Spaghetti

Bro there is so much wordplay and subtle fun diss to unpack here it's crazy

"This is th sweet spot

Heat up the scene, it's that big shot

Chef's choice, a kick specially for you

You're lost in the sauce, no turnin' back

Gonna get tipsy all night, pic.twitter.com/zEozs0aDiK

kkotshin ? out now (@taesoothe) October 24, 2025

Netizens think J-Hope is trying too hard

Some netizens accused the idol of trying too hard to sound clever, while others raised concerns over certain lines that could be considered insensitive, particularly those referencing food and calories, which some listeners said were triggering for people recovering from eating disorders.

Although J-Hope's fans have defended his verse, arguing that the lyrics are playful and fit the song's concept, the debate continues to spread rapidly.