Top Hip-Hop Artist Drake Gives Shoutout To BTS In Official Song Lyrics, Sparking Heated Reactions

BTS recently became part of Drake’s latest lyrics, and Korean netizens are strongly defending the group following mixed reactions online.

In Drake’s new “ICEMAN” track, the rapper says, “I’m feeling like BTS cause it took the whole career for me to be so discovered.”

Drake on BTS in new ICEMAN song

“I’m feeling like BTS cause it took the whole career for me to be so discovered.” pic.twitter.com/snf90nev0j

— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) May 15, 2026

While some international listeners questioned the comparison, Korean netizens largely reacted positively, arguing that BTS’ global success is undeniable regardless of online hate. Many comments mocked people who continue trying to downplay the group’s influence.

• Everyone should just acknowledge the truth. If you can’t, then just f*ck off to the corners of your rooms and get off the internet. All these keyboard warriors.
• I just wonder what kind of people are those that downplay BTS. Although I probably kinda know LOL.
• Those who are yapping about how they only are famous because people say they are famous, you guys should try to get famous like them and go on a stadium tour then.
• Daebak.
• Seems like all the people downplaying them are seething with jealous RN LOL.
• I can hear the haters whining LOL.

Being referenced by one of the biggest rappers in the world only further proves BTS’s cultural impact!

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