K-Pop Idol Caught Wearing “Free Tory Lanez” Shirt, Sparks Demands To “Kick Him Out” Of The Group

A photo of LNGSHOT’s Woojin has gone viral following recent controversy over his choice of role model.

In the image, Woojin is seen holding up a shirt featuring Tory Lanez’s face with the words “FREE TORY.” The photo immediately drew strong criticism from fans and netizens.

The controversy initially erupted after Woojin openly named the convicted rapper his role model during a recent magazine interview. His comment spread quickly online and drew sharp criticism, as Lanez is currently serving a lengthy prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020.

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Once the photo of Woojin wearing the “FREE TORY” shirt went viral, it sparked outrage as Korean netizens cited the rappers criminal record. Some netizens even linked the incident to Woojin’s status as a member of Jay Park’s rookie group.

• “Since this is Jay Park’s rookie group, none of this is really surprising. And any member involved in controversy should be kicked out early in their debut.”
• “‘Free Tory’ ;;;”
• “No, ‘Free Tory’ really crosses the line.”

Earlier, some fans had defended Woojin, claiming he was just a fan of Lanez’s music. After the viral photo, those excuses were met with further criticism.

• “You know he literally shot his girlfriend and went to prison, right?”
• “Wow… earlier, people were defending him saying ‘He just likes his music’… I wonder what excuse they’ll come up with after seeing this.”
• “So typical of a Korean man.”
• “Wow, he’s the real deal.”
• “It’s kind of shocking how some people actually know what’s going on.”
• “Is he seriously asking for the guy who shot his girlfriend and went to prison to be released?”