TVXQ Changmin Draws Divided Reactions Over Statement Concerning Juniors in The Industry

Following TVXQ member Changmin's appearance on Sung Si Kyung's YouTube channel, the veteran idol is drawing mixed reactions over his statement concerning juniors in the industry who look up at him. Want to learn more?

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TVXQ Changmin Confesses Feelings Over Juniors Who Look Up To Him

On December 26, Sung Si Kyung uploaded a video to his YouTube channel featuring Changmin of TVXQ. In the video, Sung Si Kyung sat down with Changmin, enjoying drinks as they look back at the idol's career. He recently celebrated his 20th debut anniversary.

During the interview, Sung Si Kyung mentioned that Changmin made his monumental debut at the young age of 15, and immediately became successful. To this, Sung Si Kyung said, "If I was your junior, I would look up to you as the most ideal idol."

In particular, many were thrown off by the use of the word "annoying." It was noted that juniors were probably trying to be respectful and that their words came from a good place, so it is unfair that Changmin is talking badly about them online. Others believe he is overthinking his juniors' words and taking it too personally.

Some comments read,

• "What a twisted way of thinking. His juniors are probably just trying to small talk with him, and yet he is talking behind their back."
• "And in the future, none of his juniors will want to have small talk with him."
• "I am sure his juniors have good intentions. What does he expect them to say when they are meeting a such a renowned senior?"

Others, however, sympathized with Changmin. It was noted that telling someone you are jealous of them is not necessarily praise and could actually rub people the wrong way.

Some internet users said,

• "I can understand what he is trying to say."
• "Even when not said to a celebrity, telling someone you are envious of them is not always praise."
• "Don't people go around saying they are jealous of their seniors all the time? It's not like they always mean it in a good way."

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Written by Alexa Lopez