Netizens Express Anger After ENHYPEN’s Jungwon Is “Disrespected” By “Hurtful” Comments During A Fan Call
Fan calls are among the newest developments in interactions between fans and K-Pop idols following the COVID-19 pandemic. Like traditional fan sign events, fan calls allow fans worldwide to talk to their favorite idols one-on-one.
Most fan calls go well for both parties, as fans can create a nice memory with their favorite stars.
Unfortunately, many fan calls that gain the most attention do so because of some negative experience. For example, a fan call with ENHYPEN’s Jake went viral as netizens reacted to the “racist” comments the person speaking with him made.
ENHYPEN’s Jake Given “Racist And Offensive” “Compliments” During A Video Call
Recently, netizens reacted negatively a fans’ comments to Jungwon during an event.
While speaking to Jungwon, a fan told the idol that they had recently become interested in another idol because it had been a while since they had met. The idol answered good-naturedly, asking who and then calling the fan “honest” when they gave an actual answer.
Fan: It’s been a while since we last met, so I’ve become interested in someone else lately.
Jungwon: Who is it? Who?
Fan: RIIZE’s Sungchan
Jungwon: Oh, haha. You’re honest! I thought it was going to be a lie.
The fan later stated it was a joke; however, netizens did not find the video funny. Instead, many reflected on how Jungwon had previously discussed his fears of fans no longer liking the group, making this kind of “joke” hurtful and disrespectful.
is telling enha you’re interested in other idol lately necessary ? jungwon said during concert that there are a lot of new groups coming so they have to work harder and he kept saying how he want enha to be our last group. you can stan other group but you don’t have to tell him
— daisy ^^ (fan account) (@jayseongieee) March 8, 2024
I DIDN'T NOT SHADE TEARS WHILE TRANSLATING THIS Y'ALL DON'T DESERVE HIM….. "you are being honest i thought you were lying" my heart ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ let him meet people who will appreciate who he is and not complaining.He always updating us caring abt us but u can't appreciateㅅㅂ pic.twitter.com/7KHutgEOhZ
— 보바! (@J0209WON) March 8, 2024
wdym someone told jungwon that they’re interested in someone from a diff group nowadays… ur kidding like u only had a minute to talk to the most precious boy ever and chose to say something hurtful ?? i just don’t get it
— sol (@wonibaby) March 9, 2024
ppl should really stop projecting their sick fantasies on real human beings why would you even mention other idol's name like jw is your boyfriend and you want him to get jealous like maybe get help???
this is not even a bit funny nor entertaining https://t.co/e2IdLfcba4— aya 🍉 (@east_westish) March 9, 2024
Ultimately, fans want their idols to have a good time during the fan calls, and not deal with any situations that could possibly make them uncomfortable.
