Former LOONA Yves Conversation With Fan Sparks Debate: Who Was Rude?

Former LOONA member Yves's conversation with a fan has sparked a debate, with Korean netizens wondering who was in the wrong in the situation.

On June 4, 2024, a post titled "The conversation that is currently receiving attention between a fan and the idol" was uploaded to Instiz, a popular South Korean online community forum. The original poster shared screenshots from a fan communication platform, where Yves responded to a fan and subscriber.

The fan had sent the message, "That's not something idols should wear," to Yves.

In response, the idol stated, "Not an outfit idols should wear? What is an outfit that is supposed to be worn by idols?" She added, "I am an idol... So whatever outfit I wear becomes an idol's outfit, right? Am I hurting someone?"

She then stated that she was not offended by the message, but added that if they were to argue with her, they would get blocked.

The chat between Yves and the fan was from February but is just now receiving attention from Korean netizens. It was discovered that the outfit the fan did not like was a shark hoodie from BAPE, which retails for $500. It is extremely popular in streetwear and hype beast culture and was worn by the likes of Ariana Grande, Drake, and more.

Korean netizens were split on the situation. Some believed that the fan was the one who was rude, stating that they had no reason to meddle with what Yves was wearing. They wondered why they had an issue with what Yves wore, seeing as she wore something that covered her up.

Many had expected Yves to have worn something controversial. However, after finding out it was a hoodie, people believe the fan made a big deal out of nothing.

Some, however, believe Yves exaggerated the situation and should not have entertained the fan. They claimed she took it too far, and should have let it slide.

Some comments read,

• "It's not like Yves was going around wearing a bikini. So who cares?"
• "It must be such a pain to be an idol. Imagine someone nitpicking your outfits."
• "I think they were both rude. The fan's message was problematic, but Yves took it a little too far with her response."
• "The fan is the one who is rude. I don't understand why they are meddling about what she wears."
• "She should have just let it slide."
• "This is 100% the fan's fault. Why do they have an issue with what idols wear?"
• "The fan was the one who was rude."

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Written by Alexa Lopez