Idol Cries, Says He Feels Sorry For His Fans Over His “Ugly” Visuals

While talent and skills are significant to becoming a celebrity, visuals are often just as discussed by netizens. On multiple occasions, stars have been subjected to harsh criticism for not meeting their own standards of beauty.

Upcoming Group’s Visuals Labeled “Ugly” In Viral Post, Sparking Criticism

Recently, an idol who has been criticized for his appearance shared his heartbreaking thoughts.

In 2018, JYP Entertainment debuted its first Chinese boy group, Boy Story.

The group remained active until 2025, when members competed in Boys II Planet, though none ultimately made the final group, ALPHA DRIVE ONE. It was during this show that netizens first began to critique member Zihao’s visuals, a topic he had discussed himself.

Mnet Cruelly Mocks “Ugly” Idol During Broadcast, Sparking Viral Outrage

Zihao was one of the Chinese trainees that participated in the show’s spin-off, Planet C: Race Home, where he made it into the final line-up and will re-debut as a member of MODYSSEY sometime next year. During this show, however, Zihao showed how much the comments affected him, first saying he felt responsibility for how people perceived him.

He then stated that he knows fans get told that they like an “ugly person,” and that he feels sorry for them.

Zihao then heartbreakingly states that he feels like he has to work hard “because of his face,” but that despite that he still received criticism of his visuals.

Despite what netizens may think, Zihao has a supportive base of fans and will be making his debut very soon.