Accusations Of HYBE Idol Allegedly Underage Drinking And Taking Drugs Hit With Heavily Divided Reactions
KATSEYE‘s Megan has been embroiled in controversy after photos from the idol’s recent time off have been shared.
Recently, it seems like the KATSEYE members have been embroiled in a wave of controversies.
In particular, with the members having time off recently for the holidays, photos of Megan have garnered attention as the idol is seen seemingly at a party an the photos have a bottle of alcohol.
hey girl!!! pic.twitter.com/2iQ2Azj6Sa
— chesh (@hawkshua) January 4, 2026
The reason it sparked mixed reactions is the fact that Megan is 19 years old, and if this were taken in America, it meant she was underage drinking, as the legal age is 21. Some netizens criticized the idol, saying it wasn’t good, especially with the age of the group’s fanbase and how normal K-Pop idols are affected.
Hey so, underage-drinking and getting wasted is not cool!
Especially while you’re taking meds for your mental and physical health! https://t.co/YgUMrrHgrp— 🗣️ FaSHioN 🔊 (@movingcastle___) January 5, 2026
Those photos of Megan? DO NOT look good. You’re only 19 years old , going to a party where people are drinking and smoking, and you’re in a damn near K-pop group? Stupid. If she was just a pop girly & hybe wasn’t involved at all, this wouldn’t be a big deal, normal for pop girls.
— prettyesha (@prettyesha_) January 5, 2026
Megan promoting drinking to a primarily underage audience? I stan her but this isn’t okay. https://t.co/wtLNmirNH1
— liz ❆ (@jiminsmiIf) January 5, 2026
Some even accused Megan of taking drugs and “being high” in the photos.
this why megan is always aggy cause shes always drinking alcohol and using drugs while being on anxiety adhd meds https://t.co/NJVgMfLaIs
— ̤̮ (@garfickle) January 5, 2026
not miss megan posting getting drunk and high as fuck underage. https://t.co/5XqkSHuwtN pic.twitter.com/Y2QPb4bvkA
— lais ⋆˙⟡ (@kortisho) January 5, 2026
Yet, many defended Megan, explaining that she is just a normal person having fun, explaining that by definition, she isn’t a K-Pop idol and doesn’t have to be held to the same standards.
i was getting so confused at ppl hating on megan bcs of the possibility of her drinking or getting high or wtv and then i remembered americans cant drink until they're 21 😭😭 yall r lame sorry let a girl have fun this isnt kpop
— mish 🍒 (@mgansgirl) January 5, 2026
this how u know kpop stans are fucking losers they’re mad at a nineteen year old for underage drinking 😭😭😭 https://t.co/EhC9up0Eek
— suvie (@silliestgirly4) January 5, 2026
I’m gonna assume anyone getting on megan’s case for partying is a preteen or has never left their house…going out at her age is normal!! yall would’ve HATED me at 19 I was a menace to society
— cass (@eyekonicbaddie) January 7, 2026
