NCT's Haechan and Johnny recently found themselves at the center of a heated controversy. Accusations surfaced alleging that the idols engaged in inappropriate behavior, including drinking and sleeping with female fans, during their stay in Japan.
The controversy intensified when Instagram stories from one of the involved girls were leaked on X, revealing surprising connections.
The situation took a dramatic turn when Super Junior's Heechul was implicated through a leaked Instagram story. The story, shared by one of the girls allegedly involved with the NCT members, showed Heechul at a drinking session. She captioned her photo, "daebak, Heechul came LOL," prompting questions about his role in the events and whether he introduced the girls to NCT.
On June 4, 2024, Heechul addressed the issue directly via a message on Dear U Bubble. Responding to a fan's inquiry, he denied any inappropriate interactions with the NCT members outside of work:
김희철 버블 https://t.co/ZraKFBuhBF pic.twitter.com/Xbu8mJd6ub
— 수파두파💫 (@SUPADUPAMY) June 4, 2024
"I've been keeping an eye on it anyway. I'm worried I'll cause an incident on Instagram again, so I've just been talking to the company. I'm going to give a brief statement here in case you guys will worry or be disappointed. I've never met nor had a meal or drunk with any of our company juniors outside from work before. I don't even have their contact numbers."
- Heechul
Despite Heechul's clarification, skepticism remains high among netizens. Many pointed out that his denial focused on the NCT members and not on the girls or the gathering itself.
Comments like, "So basically, he's saying that it's true he went [to that gathering], but his juniors Haechan and Johnny?" reflect the prevailing doubt.
Others speculated about the nature of Heechul's response, considering his typically outspoken personality:
진짜 아니었으면 인스타로 개처나대면서 여시련들아 페미련들아 했을텐데 회사한테 얘기한다 이러는거보면 찐이네ㅋㅋ https://t.co/sz2fodZ6ux
— 하... (@weedjdhsahei) June 4, 2024
"If it really wasn't true, he would've acted up so much on Instagram calling people feminist b*tches, but seeing how he's talking to the company, it's probably true LOL."
- weedjdhsahei
As the controversy continues to unfold, SM Entertainment has yet to release an official statement regarding the allegations. The lack of response from the agency leaves many questions unanswered, adding fuel to the ongoing speculation.
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Written by Cassidy Jones.
