SEVENTEEN, a powerhouse in the K-Pop scene, has faced its fair share of challenges on the road to success. Recently, Jun's revelation about a director's disparaging remarks post-debut has sparked a wave of outrage among fans, shedding light on the group's enduring journey.
During a recent appearance, Jun recounted an incident where SEVENTEEN faced negativity early in their career. After debuting and appearing on a show, they encountered a director whose response was far from encouraging.
[17'S] #뮤직뱅크 1위🥳
— 세븐틴(SEVENTEEN) (@pledis_17) May 17, 2024
캐럿들이 만들어 준 소중한 1위❤️🔥
I'll always be with you💫#우리_함께_올라가자_절정으로#고마워요_캐럿💎 pic.twitter.com/LiSJwdqbTW
"The director said that he thought that SEVENTEEN wouldn't be popular, but we still had to smile at him then continued to work hard," Jun shared.
Upon hearing Jun's story, netizens expressed their anger at the mistreatment SEVENTEEN endured as rookies.
The bullying SVT had to go through from the industry during their rookies years is crazy. Their countless stories about people always putting them down plus they were so young then too. I’m so amazed they’re able to remain good natured & amiable after all they’ve been through. https://t.co/oilFgsRgLV
— 하은이🪽🩷🩵 (@haeunnie14) May 23, 2024
tbh this is probably why mingyus line in lalali (“split the money in one thirteenth/but still stuffed) is one of my favorites: its the ultimate slap in the face to everyone in the early days who had no faith or belief in them because of the size of the grppic.twitter.com/Dgk86HjpoL https://t.co/mCLQKwGhB6
— noor 💘🍒 (@mingyujaan) May 23, 2024
"We build a building from our basement unit"
— ces ฅ (@joshuihuii) May 23, 2024
"You guys ghosted us 3 years ago, you didn't know, you never expected us to get this big"
"Are you watching? Even though it took a while, we got the grand prize"
"Been touring domes now, haven't you heard now stadium tours now" pic.twitter.com/V0deJN1jfa
and this is why carats get mad as hell when someone on twitter dot com discredits seventeen. to simply say "they went thru so much & they worked hard" is an understatement. they went thru hell & high water to be where they are now & there are evidences of that on the internet. https://t.co/hweAdLYwdh
— claire • (. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)♡ (@jjongjjonggirl) May 23, 2024
Many CARATs, the dedicated fanbase of SEVENTEEN, recalled past instances where the group confronted criticism head-on. Whether through poignant lyrics or emotional speeches, SEVENTEEN has consistently shown resilience in the face of adversity.
Despite initial skepticism and challenges, SEVENTEEN has proven all doubters wrong with their remarkable success and impact on the industry. From their humble beginnings in a green basement to winning prestigious awards, the group's journey reflects their unwavering dedication and talent.
Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN's Jun sparked controversy with an inappropriate comment made during a video appearance alongside fellow member Wonwoo for ODG. When discussing BTS songs with a child, Jun mentioned liking "Blood, Sweat & Tears" for its "sexy" quality, saying, "We're 11 years old. We can do sexy things now."
This remark drew criticism from netizens, who found it inappropriate, especially in front of a minor. Some called for an apology and corrective action from Jun and his management, emphasizing the importance of idols being responsible role models.
However, others pointed out that Jun apologized promptly and suggested considering potential language barrier issues, given Jun's non-native English speaker status. As discussions unfold, Jun faces the challenges of public scrutiny and social media backlash, highlighting the complexities of navigating fame in the digital age.
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Written by Cassidy Jones.
