THIS Male Idol Lands in Hot Water for Shocking Vulgar Remarks — 'I’m speechless about ...'

Korean netizens have once again turned their attention to the behavior of male idols, this time focusing on the alleged use of curse words by a member of BOYNEXTDOOR, following the recent "cursing controversy" involving ZB1's Jiwoong.

Background: The Jiwoong Controversy

The uproar began when ZB1's Jiwoong found himself embroiled in controversy after a fan accused him of uttering curse words during an online fancall session.

Despite denials from both Jiwoong and his management, the backlash persisted, with some fans even calling for his departure from the group at the 2024 Hanteo Music Awards.

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The Leehan Incident

Adding fuel to the fire, a pre-debut photo of BOYNEXTDOOR's Leehan surfaced on a Korean forum on February 19, sparking widespread condemnation.

In the image, Leehan is seen holding a message containing a phrase colloquially translated as "your father's peak," a term that was trending at the time.

However, Leehan's choice of words went beyond the original phrase, veering into the territory of vulgarity. This linguistic misstep not only invited criticism for its crude nature but also prompted comparisons between Leehan's pre-debut appearance and his current look.

Netizens' Reactions

Netizens wasted no time in expressing their disdain, with comments ranging from critiques of Leehan's physical transformation to condemnation of his choice of language:

"Only kids did it even though it was trendy."
"Why make that choice..."
"It looks like a photo that will ruin its prime."
"oh my...."
"Wow, I don't know who it is, but I hate dogs."
"He's 04 and I'm 02. There wasn't a single kid who wrote that phrase in their diploma, so it was a trend..?"
"I thought it was because he was handsome because there were so many comments... wow."
"I'm speechless about both his face and his phrase."
"His face has changed so much..."
"Even if the term was trending, his wording sucks."
"Kids who take photos with words like that must have a screwed mind."
"If you dream of being an idol, you shouldn't do things like this."

The saga surrounding male idols and their alleged misconduct continues to unfold, serving as a reminder of the scrutiny and expectations placed upon those in the spotlight.

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Written by Cassidy Jones.