NCT DREAM‘s Jeno finds himself at the center of a controversy as body shaming comments flood social media platforms.
The backlash stemmed from a now-deleted post on Pann, where netizens criticized the idol's shirtless appearance during the Seoul leg of the group's The Dream Show 3 concert.
In response to the onslaught of negativity, fans of Jeno quickly mobilized to defend him.
They highlighted the absurdity of scrutinizing his body and emphasized that the opinions of fans who attended the concert, where Jeno's performance was well-received, should hold more weight than anonymous online criticism.
Why are you showing your Skeleton? https://t.co/lqRtSnhSBD
— meme (@thetrueninth) May 7, 2024
Support for Jeno manifested online as posts showcasing his shirtless performances from earlier in the month went viral. These posts garnered thousands of likes each, demonstrating the overwhelming support and admiration for the idol.
-star spill abs idol cowo kalian itu, nih punya sender masih anget, jeno NCT pic.twitter.com/tWBnPETev5
— Starfess || CEK PINNED UNTUK KIRIM MENFESS (@starfess) May 5, 2024
Nct! JENO'S ABS!!! BISA APA ?? BISA GILAA ❤️🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/xmxpw4rfdp
— ON || NCT MENFESS (@nct_menfess) May 2, 2024
3017. Jeno / NCT DREAM pic.twitter.com/SyhuX0asGU
— Legendary Kpop Abs ♂️ (@iconickpopboys) May 4, 2024
IN CASE YOU MISSED THIS: NCT Jeno Followed THIS TWICE Member on Instagram-Here's What Happened Fans also addressed misconceptions surrounding Jeno's appearances, noting that the comments suggested he was frequently half-naked when, in reality, he only bared his abs briefly during performances. They emphasized his autonomy as an adult to make decisions about his own body.
Mark, leader of NCT DREAM, joined in defending Jeno. He commended Jeno for his visuals and confidence, acknowledging the courage it takes to expose oneself on stage. Mark urged viewers to appreciate Jeno's efforts rather than criticize them.
czennie keep asking other members to show off their abs and mark scolded them he was like “guys jeno really had the courage to show off his abs yall should be thankful for that” LMAO YES TELL THEM MARK!! pic.twitter.com/UVYLsT4mYe
— ٰ (@joyfulmarkly) May 4, 2024
In recent news, NCT Dream's Jeno tests positive for COVID-19, prompting the halt of all scheduled activities. SM Entertainment confirmed the diagnosis and stated Jeno is now quarantining at home and receiving treatment.
The group's fansign event was postponed, and the agency assured fans of prioritizing Jeno's recovery. Meanwhile, NCT Dream continues their world tour, facing recent privacy concerns after member Haechan's residence was trespassed by a "sasaeng" fan. SM Entertainment issued a warning against such actions and vowed to take legal measures to protect their artists' privacy.
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Written by Cassidy Jones.
