Wonpil from DAY6 is making waves on social media following his discharge from military service, becoming the first idol to complete his Navy enlistment.
The idol's notoriety stems from his reaction during a radio show where fellow DAY6 member Dowoon shared a tale from his time as a soldier.
도운이 군생활할때 선임들이 일부러 데이식스 노래 크게 틀면서 함불러봐라~! 햇다는 일화 듣는 김원필 이유 없이 그냥 .. 걍 좋음 pic.twitter.com/QVIAFeL53v
— 상훈!! (@w33nbb) November 28, 2023
this clip going viral among knetz
— lif 🩹 (@moonraiijeu) November 29, 2023
dowoon said that when he was a private soldier, his seniors would purposely play day6 song in high volume when he’s around and say “dowoon! come sing this song!!”
wonpil’s face immediately changed “yeah right 😕” pic.twitter.com/Z4fOkQVgRR
During the broadcast, Dowoon recounted how senior soldiers would intentionally play Wonpil's songs loudly while encouraging the idol to sing along. Wonpil's response, a simple "Ugh, right," accompanied by a relatable expression, led to speculation that he may harbor negative sentiments toward men in general.
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wonpil going viral again for hating Men 😭 it’s only his 1st day after discharge lmao https://t.co/Kcv0hwvwnP
— lif 🩹 (@moonraiijeu) November 29, 2023
Although the initial tweet received substantial engagement, an additional retweet drew the attention of international fans, framing the narrative that Wonpil "hates men." This interpretation gained traction despite the context centering more on military experiences than a broader disdain for men.
wonpil going viral again for hating Men 😭 it’s only his 1st day after discharge lmao https://t.co/Kcv0hwvwnP
— lif 🩹 (@moonraiijeu) November 29, 2023
While some international netizens found humor in Wonpil's reaction, others recognized the underlying prejudice and mistreatment that idols often face when fulfilling their military service. Netizens highlighted previous messages from those in the army, suggesting that, while perceived as a joke, Wonpil's experience diverged significantly from his fellow members.
wonpil going viral again for hating Men 😭 it’s only his 1st day after discharge lmao https://t.co/Kcv0hwvwnP
— lif 🩹 (@moonraiijeu) November 29, 2023
The viral nature of the video sheds light on the nuanced challenges and stereotypes idols confront during their military enlistment.