4th Gen Idol’s Heartbreaking Reaction After Getting Attacked On Fan Messaging App Sparks Outrage
A recent incident involving ONF’s Hyojin has sparked intense backlash online after the idol appeared visibly hurt by a message received through the paid fan messaging app, Bubble.
The exchange has since gone viral, with fans calling for stronger safeguards against abusive or inappropriate messages sent to artists.
In the messages shared by Hyojin on Bubble, the idol responded directly to a fan message that appeared to question his lack of communication.
Fan message: “Shouldn’t you at least say something like ‘I’m sorry I couldn’t reach out’?? This is honestly ridiculous.”
Hyojin: “I’m sorry…”“Hey…”
Hyojin: “It’s just…”
Hyojin: “I do feel sorry for being away so long.”
Hyojin: “I’m trying to be okay.”
Hyojin: “My heart feels like it’s going to explode every time I read the comments.”
Hyojin: “It’s not that I’m ignoring the kind words. Really.”
The situation has sparked a heated debate about the lack of regulation on apps like Bubble and Weverse, where fans can send private messages to idols without oversight. Because users can’t see what others are sending, messages that cross the line can easily go unnoticed unless the artist chooses to respond publicly.
- “They think paying 5,000 won gives them the right to say whatever they want~ That’s just a new form of power-tripping. This isn’t communication, it’s ridiculous lol.”
- “Some people treat paid messaging like an emotional trash can. Just use ChatGPT or something;”
- “If it’s paid messaging, the idol probably assumes the sender is a fan… Imagine how much more it hurts when those fans attack them. Stay strong”
- “I wish you could see how other subscribers reply too… And add a report button next to it. If you tap on what the artist sees, it would show a full list of fan replies.”
- “Why act like that if you claim to like them?”
- “This is just so sad. He probably needs mental health support. If I were an idol, I’d probably end up with a panic disorder too.”
