DONGKIZ Jaechan, who played the role of Choo Sang Woo in the popular BL "Semantic Error," was accused of being a school bully.
DONGKIZ Jaechan Was a School Bully? Speculation Rises Amid 'Semantic Error' Fame
Contrary to his loner yet kind role Choo Sang Woo in the BL drama, "Semantic Error," Park Jaechan was accused of being a school bully by multiple internet users.
Netizen A started the bullying controversy after they claimed Jaechan was involved in school violence in the past. They claimed:
"He was a 'trash' that has been bothering girls since elementary school. He's been flocking around with a group of bullies and did something like x and smoked proudly in the classroom. You should know the truth before you like him."
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To support their claim, Netizen A even added Jaechan's elementary and middle school graduation photos. They continued:
"I remember that he used to curse at idol fans for being pathetic and badmouth at all kinds of male idols until he became a trainee in the 9th grade of middle school. So we used to say, 'Don't label (agency) care about the past?' If you have his picture on SNS smoking and grabbing collar with random wood beam. Please share it."
As the issue circulated on various social media platforms and online communities, more attested to him being a "school bully."
Netizen B, who claimed to be Park's first year junior in middle school, added:
"He was the most famous among the bullies and cigarettes were just basic to him. If you ask people from middle school at that time, you will know everything.
There are many anecdotes about his bad deeds. A boy I was close with was photographed by Jaechan and was turned into his errand boy every lunch. He (Jaechan) claimed that his hobby is bullying his junior one by one."
This is not the first time the male idol was accused of being involved in school bullying. In 2019, when his popularity was still booming, he was also accused of being a school bully who meet different girls prior to his trainee days.
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In response to the controversy, fans conveyed divided opinions. While some criticized the idol, his fans and supporters opt to trust him.
"Why are there only school bullying allegations now that he's famous?"
"I trust you Choo Sang Woo (Jaechan)"
"Here you go again, haters."
Park Jaechan made his debut in 2019 as DONGKIZ. The idol-turned actor then rose into stardom after starring in the original Watcha drama, "Semantic Error," which showed unconventional BL (Boy's Love) materials. Due to popularity, Season 2 is anticipated by fans and viewers who loved the show.
As the controversy sparked following the end of the drama, some fans are curious about what will happen to Jaechan's skyrocketing popularity and how it will affect the possible continuation of the series.
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Written by Eunice Dawson
