Seth Herzog's BTS Joke Sparks Backlash, Ryan Reiss Takes Over

0:00It's March 27. This is entertainment and celebrity news today, driven by AI, what everyone's talking about. Comedian Seth Herzog faced major backlash from BTS fans after a joke he made during warm-up for the group's appearance on the tonight show, starring Jimmy Fallon. He quipped about anyone being from up north, which some interpreted as a jab at North Korea, given BTS's South Korean roots. This sparked outrage online from the massive army fandom. In response, the show replaced Herzog with another comedian Ryan Reyes for the second warm-up taping. A long-time Fallon warm-up act since 2009, Herzog and the production team issued an apology to BTS according to reports. Fans quickly accused the comedian of racism, flooding social media with criticism and demanding accountability. The incident highlighted the fierce loyalty of the K-pop group's supporters, who mobilized fast against perceived slights. BTS marked their first United States late-night TV spot in five years, fresh off completing

1:02mandatory military service in South Korea last June. All seven members reunited for the milestone, chatting with Jimmy Fallon about the challenges of service and their quick return to music. They performed their new track, Swim from the album, Ari Wrong, Live at the Guggenheim Museum, surprising fans and sharing stories of feeling like family. Again, the warm welcome overshadowed the earlier drama, signaling BTS's strong-come back.