BamBam Vs. ZEROSEs: GOT7 Member In Hot Water For Clashing With ZEROBASEONE's Fans

BamBam and GOT7's fans, iGOT7 or Ahgase, are in a heated rivalry with ZEROBASEONE's (ZB1) fandom, ZEROSE.

The friction ignited when both groups announced the release of their new music on January 20: GOT7's 12th mini-album, WINTER HEPTAGON, and ZB1's single "Doctor! Doctor!" The two bands were also nominated for an X poll, wherein the winner will receive DuckAd to promote their new music.

The two fandoms worked hard to vote for their respective faves. Even BamBam revealed that he voted in the poll.

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ZEROSEs reportedly found this unfair, which motivated them to push for more votes.

In the end, ZB1 won which, though a cause for celebration, caused one Ahgase to take to X to discuss the fan war.

BamBam, who is "chronically online," saw the online scuffle. Thinking that it was just a spat between Ahgases, he chimed in with a laughing emoji.

Tensions flared when ZEROSEs voiced their outrage and slammed the idol for fanning the flames instead of quelling the ongoing chaos. Faced with a wave of hateful comments, the "Eyes On You" singer swiftly deleted his response and offered an apology to ZB1's fans in a now-deleted tweet.

Later that day, BamBam added fuel to the fire during his playful interaction with his co-member Mark Tuan, and he once again used the laughing emoji.

This time, however, it was intentional as he quickly followed up with a sarcastic explanation.

"Oh! I forgot I can't use this emoji," wrote BamBam, a reference to the reply that triggered ZEROSEs.

BamBam's attitude sparked a divide among fans. While Ahgases rallied behind him, cheering his fierce clapback to the malicious comments, ZEROSEs simmered with frustration.

"Glad I stan artists that support other groups during his own group comeback than one who engages with fan wars over Twitter (X)," a ZB1 fan replied.

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