K-pop idol Sungchan is facing intense scrutiny and mixed reactions from both Korean and international fans after a controversial video surfaced online, showing him picking his nose and wiping it on a fellow bandmate's jacket during a public appearance.
The incident has sparked a heated debate, with fans expressing strong opinions on social media platforms.
On July 15, netizens gathered in a community post titled, "Sungchan, Stop Digging Your Nose." The author then uploaded a GIF showing Sungchan on his phone while picking his nose.
"I wish he'd stop playing on his phone too," OP added. "For half the time, he was just in the background looking at his phone in a corner."
Korean netizens in the comments section called out the "Boom Boom Bass" singer for his gesture and mentioned how awkward it was seeing Sungchan pick his nose in front of people. Some were simply turned off by his actions.
- "Picking your nose isn't something to be hated for, but when you do it openly in front of others, it's pretty awkward for the people around watching."
- "If you turn around or just use a tissue, no one would mind. But picking your nose in front of people is a bit hard to watch."
- "It's hard to defend it as just scratching your nose when you're always digging deep inside, Sungchan."
- "People can pick their nose from time to time and it's no big deal, this may just be a habit for him."
- "I almost became a fan, but after seeing him pick his nose like that, it really turned me off."
In a separate platform, international fans were neutral with the first GIF the OP uploaded. However, they were more bothered by the other GIF uploaded in the post, which showed Sungchan picking his nose and wiping it on the jacket of his fellow bandmate Sohee.
Here's how they reacted:
- "That GIF of him wiping his nose on Sohee's jacket is so foul omg."
Reply: "Sohee moving away immediately after too."- "Bruh, why did he put his finger in his nose and rub his fingers on someone right after?"
- "I'd pis*ed as hell if somebody touched my clothes after scratching their nose."
- "Him picking his nose is whatever, but wiping it on Sohee after was just nasty work. So gross."
- "Omg. I'd rather be caught smoking indoors."
- "Where are his manners?"
- "I don't care if you're my best friend, but if you touch me after you dig for boogers, I'd be swinging. Where is the common sense to not do this to someone?"
- "Poor Sohee, I would cough on his face if he rubbed his dirty s**t on my clothes."
In other news, Sungchan was criticized for allegedly displaying a "bad attitude" during a fancall. Internet users began to express that Sungchan was seemingly more focused on his appearance rather than interacting with fans.
On the other hand, BRIIZEs came to the idol's defense and called the critics out for quickly judging Sungchan's behavior. To know more about the issue, click here!
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Written by Israel Monte
