A fan asked TXT's leader Soobin to expose more skin during a live stream. The interaction has since sparked backlash against the MOA. Keep on reading for all the details.
Fan Draws Backlash for Asking TXT Soobin to Expose More Skin During Live Stream
On March 9, 2024, Soobin of TXt held a live stream on Weverse to communicate with the group's fan base, MOA. During the live stream, Soobin was seen reading comments left by fans and responding to them. It was a comfortable and calm live stream that MOAs loved and appreciated.
👤dream about odi and moa
— TXT Translations 💬 (@translatingTXT) March 9, 2024
🐰 i’m someone that really doesn’t have a lot of dreams
🐰 i don’t even think i’ve had 10 so far, i can probably count the number of dreams i’ve had in my 25 years of living on my fingers but…i do want to have that kind of dream tonight
🐰 come to think… pic.twitter.com/zoHboMO1bj
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: TXT Hueningkai Accidentally Sparks Breakup Drama in Fan Dare Gone Wrong However, there was one comment left by a viewer that left Soobin visibly uncomfortable. During the live stream, Soobin read a fan's comment and reacted, saying, "You're telling me to open the neckline of my shirt wider? How can you say something like that?" As he spoke, he clutched at the collar of his shirt, concealing the little amount of skin that was revealed.
🐰 you’re telling me to open the neckline of my shirt wider? [grabs shirt shut] how can you say something like that… pic.twitter.com/OaOORnaCYC
— TXT Translations 💬 (@translatingTXT) March 9, 2024
Shocked that the fan was asking Soobin to reveal more skin, the idol appeared to laugh awkwardly. However, the smile soon dropped from his face. Many who watched the live stream said he looked uncomfortable with the whole situation.
Soon after the live stream, a clip showing the segment was shared on social media platforms. Quickly, fans slammed the viewer for asking Soobin to do something revealing. Many were saddened by how his smile dropped and stressed that idols are also humans, not things to be objectified.
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Check out some fan reactions here:
wtf.. you ppl have to shut up 'cuz that's so disgusting https://t.co/8NMFCfVPFA pic.twitter.com/T3aZAUv7rt
— 🦊(hiatus) (@choibeomjunnie) March 10, 2024
yall got him clutching his pearls shame on you https://t.co/1EW0aoN9ft
— sierra saw txt 6/6 !! ᡣ𐭩 (@beomboclat) March 9, 2024
the way his smile dropped :( y’all are seriously weird. he is a human being not some object you can thirst over https://t.co/EljYSzA1Rq
— benie ₊⁺★ (@haemst4r_) March 10, 2024
why cant people be normal..... like why would you make him uncomfortable????? https://t.co/lClDYFP4o9
— pluto⁷⭐️ (@angel_or_deviI) March 9, 2024
During that same live stream, Soobin talked to the fans about TXT's upcoming album. He also showed fans photos of his beloved hedgehog, Odi.
pictures of odi 🦔❤️ pic.twitter.com/C661F1ncCj
— TXT Translations 💬 (@translatingTXT) March 9, 2024
What do you think of the situation? Tell us in the comments below!
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