Anchor's Bizarre BTS Oreo 'Death' Joke Sparks Outrage

A recent broadcast took an unexpected and controversial turn when Texas news anchor James Eppler made a startling claim regarding BTS-themed Oreos. During a segment discussing the limited-edition hotteok-flavored cookie collaboration between the popular K-pop group BTS and Oreo, Eppler asserted that the cookie designs spelled out "death to America."

This peculiar and factually incorrect statement immediately drew confusion from his co-anchors and widespread criticism from fans of BTS. The comment was notably out of sync with the segment's otherwise lighthearted tone, which focused on K-pop and cookies.

Eppler, who also holds a position as a professor at Texas Tech, attempted to downplay his remark, dismissing it as inconsequential. However, the BTS fan community has not accepted his explanation, with many demanding a formal apology and advocating for his dismissal from his broadcasting role.

As of the current date, no official statement has been released by Eppler's station or Texas Tech, despite attempts to solicit comments.