Following the backlash ZEROBASEONE's Kim Jiwoong received after swearing at a fan during a fan call, a TikToker is recalling a rude encounter with a Wanna One member. Keep on reading for all the details.
TikToker Calls Out Wanna One Member For 'Rude' Behavior
On February 4, 2024, TikToker Jang Hongan recalled a rude encounter one of his students had with a Wanna One member.
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Earlier this month, Kim Jiwoong of ZEROBASEONE garnered backlash after a fan shared a video of the male idol during a fan call. During the end of the call, a hand is seen covering the camera to indicate the call is over. Not knowing the fan was still on the line, Kim Jiwoong is heard swearing.
The idol has since garnered backlash for his attitude, with many stating that it is his job as an idol to live up to fans expectations and to cater to their wants and needs during fan calls.
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Following the backlash, Jang Hogan revealed that a Wanna One member also acted rudely during a fan call.
According to the influencer, a student of his had spent a considerable amount of money to score a fan call with their idol, who was a former member of Wanna One. After the call, Jang Hogan received a video of the fan in tears.
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However, there were no tears of joy. Instead, the fan was crying over the rude behavior she endured from her favorite idol.
The fan entered the call happy and excited to meet her idol. However, the Wanna One member appeared uninterested. He looked groggy, as if he had just woken up, and appeared both bored and annoyed as the fan struggled to communicate in broken Korean.
As the fan continued to express her love for the idol, the Wanna One member hastily replied, "Okay, thank you. I'll see you later." After that, the call abruptly ended.
It is unknown which Wanna One member the fan communicated with.
As Jang Hogan reflected on the incident, he commented on the different attitudes he experienced from idols throughout his career. Some were friendly and kind, while others were arrogant due to the level of fame they had.
What do you think of the situation? Tell us in the comments below!
Wanna One Last Activities
On December 11, 2021, the group reunited for the first time in over three years. Sadly, Lai Kuanlin was not part of the reunion.
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The group performed a special reunion stage in 2021, performing hit songs "Energetic" and "Burn It Up." They also performed a new song, "Beautiful (Part 3)," which served as the lead single of their album "B-Side." The album was released on January 27, 2022. Lai Kuanlin took part in the recording.
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