“Embarrassing…” — Stray Kids Star’s Comments About Not Making “Hit” Songs Trigger Mixed Reactions
K-Pop fans are often the first to want their faves’ accomplishments recognized, but a recent push by Stray Kids fans has sparked mixed reactions.
The Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) catalogs songs and those involved in their production. Many idols have achieved full membership status based on their contributions, and there is an ongoing count of those with the most credits.
The record for most was previously held by former VIXX member Ravi, but in August 2026, Stray Kids‘ Bangchan became the most credited idol overall.
Fans of Stray Kids shared their pride in the achievement, while questioning why there was no official notice from JYP Entertainment. On September 8, Bangchan cleared this up in a series of messages on a fan chatting platform.
The idol acknowledged fans’ praise, while also stating that he did not want to make a “big deal” out of it.
He also shared messages about having made so many songs, “but no big hits.”
Bangchan’s comments were reposted, where many mocked the idol, even accusing him of “guilting” fans.
🚨 Stray Kids’ leader Bang Chan admits in his latest Bubble post that he feels embarrassed because despite writing so many songs, none of his songs become hits and they keep flopping.
—Maybe it’s because of their recent album flop. He also said he needs to make better songs. pic.twitter.com/uuL6HmsueM
— KFlop Net (@KFloopNet) September 8, 2026
not bangchan begging his fans to stop flexing his countless song credits because none of them are hits 😭 pic.twitter.com/dJoNjRNgRN
— rim SAW BTS ✦ (@bratzlibra) September 8, 2026
why is bangchan always manipulating and guilting stays https://t.co/NFJSZzSx8x
— uu🥣 (@uuwyuuu) September 8, 2026
On the other hand, fans of the idol expressed frustration with the group’s management instead, questioning why a successful idol like Bang Chan would have thoughts like this.
just opened twitter and saw what happened with chan and i’m genuinely losing my mind 😭 the fact that chan literally had to tell stays to stop begging div1 to congratulate him because HE doesn’t even want a post about his own achievement… like what the fuck 😭
and it genuinely…
— jas (@jasluvsminnie) September 8, 2026
Lately skz seem to be so unconscious about their popularity, it’s like someone convinced them that they are not enough and they will never be… first hyune, innie and now Chan…
— ℰ؛༊ (@_lilmischievous) September 8, 2026
Stray Kids recently returned with “This & That.”
