EXO's Chanyeol recently made headlines for donating 20M Won to support hearing-impaired children. Despite the generous act, the K-pop idol continues to face hate from fans due to past controversies. Can K-fans forgive and forget?
Donation to Support Hearing-Impaired Children
On May 4th, Snail of Love, an organization supporting deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, announced that Chanyeol donated 20 million Won to help hearing-impaired children. The funds will be used to support cochlear implant surgery and speech rehabilitation treatment for two children. Chanyeol expressed his desire to give a special gift on Children's Day, hoping that the surgeries will allow the children to hear, communicate with the world, and grow up healthy.
Fan Reactions, Divided Opinions
Chanyeol's donation has been met with mixed reactions from fans. Some fans have praised his generosity and called it a good action. Others, however, continue to criticize him due to past cheating allegations and demand that he leaves EXO.
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Fan comments on the issue have been varied, with some saying, "Chanyeol is genuinely impressive," while others remark, "It seems Yeol-cheater still has a sizable fanbase." Some fans have taken a more critical stance, stating, "Well done, but it's time to exit EXO," and "Despite your tarnished reputation, keep donating. However, it's time to part ways with EXO."
Chanyeol's Cheating Allegations and the Silent Treatment
The cheating allegations surfaced in an online community post, accusing Chanyeol of being unfaithful to his ex-girlfriend with multiple women, including girl group members, YouTubers, and flight attendants. Photos provided in the post featured similarities to Chanyeol's residence and clothing accessories, further fueling the controversy.
Silent Treatment at 'EXO' CLOCK' Fan Event
During the 2023 EXO FANMEETING EXO'CLOCK, which celebrated the group's 11th debut anniversary and marked their first reunion since their 2015 repackaged album, Chanyeol and fellow EXO member Chen experienced an unexpected silent treatment.
As the opening VCR played, the two members were met with a noticeable lack of cheering, with only a few voices trying to make up for the silence. The uncomfortable moment highlighted the ongoing tension between the artists and some K-fans due to past controversies.
International Fans Show Support
Despite the negative reactions from some fans, international supporters continue to rally behind Chanyeol and Chen. They emphasize their belief in the singers' rights to happiness and support within the group, showing that not all fans are ready to condemn the two for their past actions.
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Chanyeol's generous donation of 20M Won to support hearing-impaired children has been met with both praise and hate from K-fans. While some fans are willing to move past the allegations, others continue to hold grievances.
Even after these issues were proven to be false, some fans still can't seem to move on. If fans truly support EXO as a group, it may be time to look past these controversies and embrace Chanyeol for his contributions and positive actions. Healing and forgiveness are crucial for the group's future success and unity.
