8 K-POP Idols Accused of Rude Behavior: Girl’s Day, Lee Hyori, Irene, More

By Cassidy Jones Mar 14, 2024

In the vibrant and highly scrutinized world of K-POP, where idol status is akin to superstardom, the spotlight often reveals not only talent and glamour but also the complexities of fame.

As fans around the globe idolize their favorite stars, recent controversies have shed light on a darker aspect of the industry: allegations of rude behavior against prominent idols. In a landscape where image is meticulously crafted and maintained, accusations of misconduct can send shockwaves through the fandom and industry alike.

From Girls Day to Hedy, and Irene, accusations of rude behavior have ignited debates, prompting soul-searching within fan communities and challenging the idol's carefully cultivated personas.

8 "Rudest" K-POP IDOLS

1. Girl's Day Controversy (2015)

Girl's Day faced backlash for allegedly rude behavior on Afreeca TV's -Koon TV in 2015.

Specifically, a controversy arose regarding their treatment of the host, with instances of informal speech and rejecting dumplings provided by the host.

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2. Hyeri Controversies

Hyeri of Girls Day faced another controversy in 2014 for mocking a fellow artist's speech at the Melon Music Awards.

She also faced criticism for allegedly showing up late to press conferences and refusing to apologize to staff members.

3. Lee Hyori Celebrity Disease Accusation

Lee Hyori faced backlash for a remark perceived as rude during a guest appearance on a web show hosted by Lee Sora.

The controversy arose when Lee Sora expressed gratitude for Hyori's presence, to which Hyori responded with comments about difficulty in declining offers. Fans defended Hyori's straightforward personality, while critics condemned her behavior as disrespectful.

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4. Lee Hwayoung's Offensive Comments

Lee Hwayoung of Boys 24 faced backlash after leaked audio revealed him making offensive comments about fans' hygiene and behavior during fan interactions.

5. Irene's Rude Behavior (2020)

Irene of Red Velvet was accused of being rude to a stylist, leading to a public scandal in 2020.

The stylist accused Irene of lacking character, not greeting staff, and causing her distress during a fitting session.

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6. Kang Sung Hoon's Remarks and Behavior

Kang Sung Hoon of Sechskies made derogatory comments about the appearances of idols and the general public, causing controversy.

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He was criticized for belittling Street Market workers in a condescending remark.

7. DinDin's Confession of Celebrity Disease

Rapper DinDin confessed to exhibiting "celebrity disease" behavior after appearing on a Korean rap competition show, including arrogance and rudeness.

8. The Boyz' Allegations of Rudeness

Rumors suggest members of The Boyz, except Julian, may exhibit rude behavior towards staff.

Allegations were made by a Twitter account allegedly belonging to a staff member, citing impoliteness during a photoshoot and mistreatment of a female employee at a luxury department store.