Following Red Velvet member Irene's bad attitude controversy, netizens have started targeting other members. They first targeted Yeri, and now it appears they are targetting Joy as they flood her Instagram with nasty comments.
All over Joy's Instagram account, Korean netizens have left insulting comments on her post. Here are some notable ones that fans have noticed:
"Joy, you should really watch your attitude from now it. It has been known that only Seulgi and Wendy are the kind members of Red Velvet. Do not cause any damage to their reputation and start behaving from now on."
"Start behaving and be kind to the people around you."
"I heard you are as rude as Irene."
"Sooyoung, according to the rumors... you should really start behaving, okay? Or you will have the same fate as Irene."
"You and Irene are the same."
"I hate you and Irene the most."
However, some Korean netizens have stepped up to defend Joy, saying that she had done nothing wrong and that they should leave Joy alone, as is it not her scandal. Some even called those people leaving malicious comments under Joy's post idiots or psychotic. Check out their comments here:
"All she needs to do is sue those people. The kids who left hateful messages are idiots."
"Why are they cursing at Joy? Are they crazy?"
"Seriously, what are you guys doing to Joy? She did nothing wrong."
"The kids who are on Instagram and writing mean comments are just psychotic."
Other netizens took this as an opportunity to once more demand Irene's removal from Red Velvet. Previously, at the peak of the scandal, netizens were calling for Irene's withdrawal from the group to protect the reputation of Red Velvet. Check out their comments here:
"As long as Irene is not kicked out of Red Velvet, the group and the other members will continue to be cursed at. This is why some fans are urging Irene to withdraw from the group; to stop this."
"Please protect Joy... Irene, please leave the group."
"This is why Irene should leave the group."
Previously, netizens in an online community forum targeted Yeri, providing proof of alleged problematic past actions that showcase her "bad" behavior. The examples include Yeri glaring at her members, allegedly making fun of HyunA during her 2017 Melon Music Awards stage, poking Wendy's butt until she yells out in pain during a variety show, and being careless with her mouth during variety shows and interviews.
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Here's some background on Irene's attitude controversy.
On October 21, industry editor Kang Kook Hwa shared a lengthy to her Instagram account, exposing a female idol for her rude personality. Her original post did not reveal the name of the idol. She exposed the idol for verbally attacking her, claiming that the second she entered the room, the idol did not greet her and just sat down, immediately saying harsh words at her while pointing.
Kang Kook Hwa claimed that she had heard stories from other people concerning said idol for a while but did not know it was at this level. Netizens had speculated it was someone from Red Velvet, as the post ended with the hashtags #psycho and #monster, two popular song titles from Red Velvet and their first sub-unit, respectively.
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As the issue started to gain traction, Irene issued an apology through her Instagram account, and SM Entertainment released a statement. She apologized for her bad behavior and stated that she regrets having hurt the people she worked in the past. The Red Velvet leader confessed she was ashamed of her past words and actions and ensured fans that this would not happen again.
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Following the backlash, Red Velvet canceled their scheduled online fan meeting via YouTube with the 2020 Korean Culture Festival. After the cancellation of the fan meeting, Korean netizens started demanding for Irene's withdrawal from Red Velvet.
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