ATEEZ's April Fools' Day Prank Goes "Too Far," Leading To Unverified X Account

While ATEEZ‘s official X (formerly Twitter) account is usually predominantly company-run content, including official announcements, photoshoots, links to TikTok videos, etc…

Some content that is out of the norm has been posted today.

It all started with a dramatic photo of Seonghwa.

에이티즈 최고 퍼포먼스는 박성화입니다 pic.twitter.com/ET5y2VRglh

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

ATEEZ’s best performer is Park Seonghwa.

— @ATEEZofficial/X

After that, a series of posts were shared, stating that Seonghwa is not only the best performer but also the best physique and visual of ATEEZ.

에이티즈 최고 피지컬은 박성화입니다 pic.twitter.com/G8PRCG918E

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

ATEEZ’s best physique is Park Seonghwa’s.

— @ATEEZofficial/X

에이티즈 공식 비주얼은 박성화입니다 pic.twitter.com/m9XXZ0uWZO

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

ATEEZ’s official visual is Park Seonghwa.

— @ATEEZofficial/X

It didn’t stop there. Videos were also shared of Seonghwa. So, it didn’t take long for ATINY to realize that Seonghwa had “hacked” ATEEZ’s official account.

셀카랑 동영상이랑 구분도 못하네ㅋ pic.twitter.com/hlDKAl49v6

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

I can’t even tell the difference between selfies and videos, lol.

— @ATEEZofficial/X

갤러리 털림ㅋㅋ pic.twitter.com/pFrn1WeoEd

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

Gallery cleared out lol

— @ATEEZofficial/X

He joked that he was clearing out his gallery. Seonghwa even shared a photo of ANITEEZ plushies.

뭐래 다람쥐가

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

I’m going to be the captain of ATEEZ now!
Crew, take position!

What is this squirrel saying?

— @ATEEZofficial/X

아이돌 하기 힘드네.. pic.twitter.com/RD4oRR3lGz

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

Being an idol is hard…

— @ATEEZofficial/X

After so much spamming, Seonghwa began facing issues with X. Due to the “suspicious” activity, he struggled to change the profile picture to a selfie.

Taking over this account has been so thrilling.

— @ATEEZofficial/X

이거 프사하고 싶은데 검토하기 전까지 사라진대요 업데이트해줘 트위ㅌ 아니 X

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

I want to set this as my profile picture, but it won’t be visible until it gets reviewed. Please update it, Twitt- I mean, X.

— @ATEEZofficial/X

Even the group’s verified blue badge disappeared in the process!

아 파란 배지 없어짐..

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

Oh, no. The blue badge disappeared…

— @ATEEZofficial/X

This didn’t stop him, though. He uploaded another funny photo, but it was of Jongho this time.

Experience Park Seonghwa’s costumes.

— @ATEEZofficial/X

본 게시물은 본인이 스스로 올려달라 한겁니다. 저 아닙니다 쫑프들 나 아닙니다

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

He asked for this to be uploaded. It’s not me.

— @ATEEZofficial/X

Seonghwa continued to promote himself. He encouraged ATINY to stream his fancam.

https://t.co/opYJKkpS5k
자 한 번씩 보고 와라 주세요

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

Please go take a look.

— @ATEEZofficial/X

Seonghwa also included a cute photo of himself with a Boys Over Flowers poster, joking that with him included, they’re now F5.

F5 pic.twitter.com/tn0g4CK4eW

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

Finally, Seonghwa promised to hold a live broadcast…

이따 5시 30분에 라이브 하니깐 꼭 와

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

Going live at 5:30pm, so please come.

— @ATEEZofficial/X

셀카 올려야지ㅎㅎ

만우절☺ pic.twitter.com/JM2LMRPfRI

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

I should upload a selfie haha. April Fools’ Day.

— @ATEEZofficial/X

Seonghwa is a man of his word, even on April Fools’ Day.

[📢] ATEEZ YouTube LIVE
⠀
All about 성화🎂
⠀https://t.co/FU2PAxe3k9
⠀#ATEEZ #에이티즈 #SEONGHWA #성화 #성화가_피어오른_봄의_순간 #SeonghwaBloomingMoment

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

Seonghwa went live for over an hour. Although his birthday is April 3 (not April 1), he held the live broadcast as if it were his birthday, including a cake and decorations.

Shortly after the live broadcast ended, the posts on X resumed. Yet, they were not shared by Seonghwa.

학교에서 친구랑 사진 찍음ㅋ pic.twitter.com/gCXIAnuUpZ

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

Took a photo with a friend at school haha.

— @ATEEZofficial/X

It appeared that Yeosang took over!

뉴 프로필ㅎㅎ pic.twitter.com/DjDRwSiFr9

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

New profile pic haha.

— @ATEEZofficial/X

It’s hard to determine whether it was Seonghwa or Yeosang posting. Yet, the photos were personal, as some even seemed to be pre-debut.

오늘도 학교 넘 힘들ㅇ ㅓ ㅅ 따… pic.twitter.com/OYRP15mJWG

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

School was exhausting…

— @ATEEZofficial/X

운동회날ㅎㅎ 우리반 짱! pic.twitter.com/pL0inIcUw5

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

Sports day, haha! Our class is the best!

— @ATEEZofficial/X

Amidst these posts, a more official-like post regarding Seonghwa’s live broadcast was posted.

[📷] All about 성화🎂 YouTube LIVE Behind Photo

떵화의 떵글떵글한 생일 라이브🐰💖
성화와 성화가 사랑하는 모든 것들이
언제나 행복으로 피어오르기를 바라는 어느 봄날🌼#ATEEZ #에이티즈 #SEONGHWA #성화 #성화가_피어오른_봄의_순간 #SeonghwaBloomingMoment pic.twitter.com/VzbOUVoCgu

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

SEONGHWA’s birthday live
where everything Seonghwa loves always blooms with happiness
on a spring day hoping for eternal happiness.

— @ATEEZofficial/X

Before we knew what hit us, the posts switched from member to member again. This time, the focus was on Yunho.

ATEEZ와 추억을 함께했습니다! 맛있게 먹어주셔서 감사합니다❤ pic.twitter.com/5RIjATpgti

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

I made memories with ATEEZ! Thank you for enjoying the meal.

— @ATEEZofficial/X

아부라소바 공식 비주얼 점장. 정윤호 pic.twitter.com/Amm390LJSH

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

Official visual manager of Abura Soba. Jung Yunho

— @ATEEZofficial/X

It didn’t last long, though. The following posts were focused on Junho, and again, they felt personal enough that it seemed the members might have been taking turns posting.

#새프로필사진 pic.twitter.com/W7wLLbLsbS

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

A new profile picture

— @ATEEZofficial/X

사랑해요❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZkhEqLtp3i

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

I love you

— @ATEEZofficial/X

조각칼로 수박디자인하기 ㅎ pic.twitter.com/ztvjesQBVS

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

Designing a watermelon with a carving knife.

— @ATEEZofficial/X

피부과… pic.twitter.com/3QJlT5ifb1

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

Dermatology…

— @ATEEZofficial/X

중학교때 추억이다 … pic.twitter.com/44Cn7huavB

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

It’s a memory from middle school…

— @ATEEZofficial/X

고등학교때 😊 pic.twitter.com/6nmxggHaY3

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

In high school

— @ATEEZofficial/X

The biggest plot twist was when one post claimed not to be an ATEEZ member at all. Instead, it said that SHAX‘s Hyuk was the one responsible!

지금까지 샥스의 혁이었습니다 ㅎ pic.twitter.com/rqCi2ffp0N

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

SHAX’s Hyuk, signing off.

— @ATEEZofficial/X

This was another joke! Hyuk is Jongho’s character in K-Drama Imitation. SHAX is a fictional five-member boy group.

Before the spamming concluded, selfies of San and a dance video of Wooyoung, respectively, were uploaded.

🤔 pic.twitter.com/9D1IusvgXh

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

🥴 pic.twitter.com/qD2AdmVibF

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024

While it’s now after midnight in South Korea, marking the end of April Fools’ Day, ATEEZ’s account remains with Seonghwa’s profile picture and a cover photo of a delicious meal. The verified blue badge is still nowhere to be seen.