Amid high expectations of WayV Ten & YangYang's synergy as hosts for DIVE Studios' new program, "Unbelievable," Ep. 1 rather drew mixed reactions after singer Han Heejun made sexist and fatphobic remarks.
Han Heejun Makes Viewers Uncomfortable With Sexist, Fatphobic Comments During 'Unbelievable' Episode 1
After long anticipation, WayV Yangyang and Ten's new program, "Unbelievable" along with singer Han Heejun finally released Episode 1!
Home to numerous popular web programs such as "Daebak Show w/ Eric Nam" and "Get Real," Dive Studios introduced its new debate-style program," Unbelievable.." This will be mainly hosted by the duo, with Han acting as the show's moderator.
The wait is over! 🥁
— DIVE Studios (@thedivestudios) August 4, 2023
Episode 1 of UNBELIEVABLE is finally out NOW on the DIVE Studios
YouTube channel.
Don't miss the excitement as TEN, YANGYANG, and HEEJUN kick-start the show! 🌟
Check the link to join the live premiere!https://t.co/m5GVf4reIX@WayV_official #TEN… pic.twitter.com/zaPLTpsp9S
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On August 3, the first episode was finally unveiled, however, it is becoming a hot topic among viewers and K-pop enthusiasts for the wrong reason.
First, WayZenNies (WayV fandom) are disappointed with how the show's flow made them feel like Ten and YangYang were only guests, rather than hosts of their own broadcast because of the focus on singer Han Heejun.
What made fans and viewers more uncomfortable watching the show was Han's sexist and fatphobic remark that goes beyond the channel's goal to influence listeners and viewers positively by sharing personal stories and life lessons.
Viewers, Fans Demand Dive Studios Leave Out Heejun From Show, Criticize Channel For Deleting Clip
Following the show, the snippets from the show where Heejun said those comments immediately spread online, receiving raised brows from K-pop enthusiasts and netters.
Since Dive Studios is known for its goal to promote positive living, fans are frustrated about how can they overlook such distasteful remarks. What made them disappointed even more was when the channel edited the clip without any apology.
hey @thedivestudios? this comment by han heejun was not okay. this was not only an "UNBELIEVABLE" comment to make in this day and age on a public channel, but also sexist, fatphobic, and a huge turn-off to your female viewers. i won't be tuning in next time but do better. https://t.co/Blqckva0ia pic.twitter.com/L7s4p7AKSP
— ☎️૮˃̵֊ ˂̵ ა♥️ (@malewifedejun) August 4, 2023
Please take accountability for/address the inappropriate, offensive comments made by the moderator on this show.
— Stacy (NOT StayC) (@stacynam) August 4, 2023
do the show without fatphobic heejun. thanks! https://t.co/uTEuW2IcX4 pic.twitter.com/PSbnU0LrJ1
— 🥨 yogurt shake (@blue_jinsouI) August 4, 2023
yangyang and ten's faces when heejun was telling that tmi... i personally do not want to be on the receiving end of yangyang's stare. ten just blinking repeatedly as if he can't believe what he's hearing and his smile fading... please don't set them up like this @thedivestudios… pic.twitter.com/MXragw8wDA
— Ellie (@weishellie) August 4, 2023
i need that heejun man gone, how r u guys' whole concept positivity and diversity and acceptance yet let a man who makes fatphobic and weird comments on your podcast and POST it . Unbelievable indeed . ten and yangyang could easily lead the show without him https://t.co/nCSrh8yV82
— iris (@kunsnem) August 4, 2023
As a result, people are hoping that they will leave out Han Heejun from the succeeding episodes and focus more on the main hosts of the show which are YangYang and Ten.
In fact, fans even pointed out that they felt like the duo wasn't also happy with Heejun's words after their expression visibly changed after hearing his TMI. However, they remained professional and salvaged the show with their chemistry and hosting skills.
What are your thoughts on this?
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