Britain’s Got Talent fans were less than thrilled when South Korean group Blitzers took to the stage.
Despite already having a significant following in South Korea, with five singles and awards under their belt since their 2021 formation, the K-pop boy band was eager to break into the UK market.
“We are the first K-pop band to be on Britain’s Got Talent and from here we have a dream to go to Wembley Stadium. We have a lot of fans in South Korea so we would love to be famous in the UK.” said one group member.
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Their rendition of Shawn Mendes’s ‘There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back’ earned a standing ovation from judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli, as well as the live audience.
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However, their advancement to the next round drew criticism on social media with many asking why international acts were permitted to participate. One fan wrote: “Why is it called Britain’s Got Talent when acts from all over the world are allowed to enter? How many acts have been from South Korea this year! ! ! #BGT.” Another user suggested foul play, “#BGT big in Korea and want to bring it to the UK….mmmmm…..Stinks of Simon bringing them over as his Kpop One Direction.”
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A third person said: “Why is a K-Pop professional boy band from South Korea allowed to compete? #BGT #BritainsGotTalent.” A fourth agreed: “Someone help me understand…why are there so many acts from other countries on Britain’s Got Talent? I don’t get it! Surely the point of #BGT is for Britain to showcase its talent? ! ? ! ? Am I missing something?”
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Yet, some fans were quick to defend the show’s international appeal. One fan pointed out: “The brand is ‘Got Talent’, a global brand. The apostrophe in Britain’s signifies it’s Britain’s version of Got Talent, not that Britain has got Talent.” Another chimed in with: “Me waiting for the, ‘This isn’t Britains Got Talent anymore! ‘ #Yawn #BritainsGotTalent #BGT.” While another added: “Don’t care where they are from, it’s the talent that’s barely mediocre tonight.”
Britain’s Got Talent airs Saturdays at on ITV
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