Super Junior Siwon’s Latest Message Incites Further Anger Following Support Of Right-Wing Figure

Fans have demanded his expulsion from the group.

Recently, American Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, a right-wing youth organization known for promoting conservative and pro-Trump politics, was shot and killed during an event at a university.

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Charlie Kirk | Reuters

He shot to fame as one of Donald Trump’s most vocal defenders, sharing racist, sexist, homophobic, and transphobic ideology on social media and at in-person events, like the one at which he was killed.

Super Junior’s Siwon was one of the many who offered condolences and showed support after Kirk’s death, sparking a wave of criticism.

Popular K-Pop Idol Flamed For Showing Support For Right-Winger Charlie Kirk

After the influx of criticism, the idol has shared a message on a fan chatting platform that explained his side and attempted to justify his post.

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| Dear U. Bubble

I’d like to explain, since there has been much talk about my post related to mourning Charlie Kirk.
He was a Christian, the head of a household, and a husband. Regardless of the circumstances, the fact that he lost his life in a shooting while giving a lecture in front of countless college students is a heartbreaking tragedy beyond any political stance. That is why I mourned him.

After posting, I was grateful for the media’s attention, but since it seemed that my intentions were being interpreted differently by the press and others, I believed my sincere heart had already been conveyed and thus decided to take the post down.

However, since there is still much interest even now, I wanted to offer this explanation.

— Siwon

While his explanation has mirrored that of others who offered condolences, many have seen this as an indication of Siwon’s knowledge of Kirk’s viewpoints…

…and his lack of care.

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