Following his recent scandal, Korean netizens are comparing what ZEROBASEONE's Kim Jiwoong looked like before and after the incident. Keep on reading for all the details

K-Netizens Compared ZEROBASEONE Kim Jiwoong's Looks Before vs. After Scandal

On February 13, 2024, a post titled "Kim Jiwoong before and after his scandal" was posted to a popular South Korean community forum.

For reference, Kim Jiwoong was caught in controversy after a fan released footage of a fan call they had with the idol. When the idol thought the call was over, he was heard swearing ("Ah, sh*bal!") allegedly at the fan. However, he was unaware that the fan was still connected to the call.

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The author noted that before his scandal broke out, the ZEROBASEONE member would make an appearance with "dead fish eyes," or look lifeless and uninterested.

The author included a photo of Kim Jiwoong on his way to a schedule, wearing a gray hoodie and appearing tired and disinterested in what was happening.

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The original poster (OP) also uploaded a photo of Kim Jiwoong on his way to a schedule after his scandal broke out. The author claimed that his eyes "suddenly became alive."

They claimed the idol was "so two-faced" and his change in character gave them chills, sharing their distaste for the idol.

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Garnerning over 77,000 views, users on the forum took to social media to scrutinize the male idol. They believe that now the idol is more conscious of the eyes on him following his scandal, so he tries to make himself look better.

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He has yet to release a statement following the scandal, which has left a bad taste in people's mouths. They believe he should apologize and take a break from activities instead of trying to appear "kinder" to the public.

Some comments read,

• "Just looking at him, I can tell he appears more conscious of it. I just do not want to see him anymore."
• "He is aware that if he apologized, he'd have to halt his activities or leave the group, so he's keeping quiet. Wow, he gives me goosebumps."
• "It is hilarious that he is just trying to make his eyes appear livelier."
• "His eyes look crazy."
• "I feel like he'd get less hate if he retained his dead fish eyes. Seeing someone do something they don't normally do seems so aggressive."
• "So, he is just going to let it slide?"

What do you think of the situation? Tell us in the comments below!

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Written by Alexa Lopez