NCT's Jaemin Seemingly Responds To Criticism Surrounding His Speech At The "2023 Melon Music Awards"

NCT‘s Jaemin seems to have recently responded to criticism regarding part of his speech at an awards show.

On December 2 (KST), the 2023 Melon Music Awards took place, awarding artists for their hard work over the last year.

NCT DREAM had a successful night, winning “Best Male Group” and “Record Of The Year,” though the latter sparked an intense debate.

While giving a speech for one of the awards, Jaemin did something that shocked the idols in attendance but was no surprise to fans.

One of Jaemin’s favorite things to say is “aigo,” an expression that means “oh my” or “oh my God,” usually used in cute circumstances.

a compilation of jaemin saying “aigoo” just because pic.twitter.com/CDLaKkfF5p

— ‏َ (@rensjuins) February 25, 2023

During recent concerts, NCT DREAM got fans to chant the phrase back to them by saying, “Czennie (nickname for fans of NCT) aigo.” Jaemin continued this new tradition at the 2023 MMAs, shocking and amusing the other idols.

#HAECHAN czennie aigo 🐻❤️ pic.twitter.com/FeKniRzhg5

— helo › ta com sdds do nct (@stayzencity) July 12, 2023

정말 귀엽다 pic.twitter.com/IAYkIFt6w4

— 이브 (@8v1be3) December 2, 2023

kiof smiling, ricky clapping so confused, shorato and anton laughing, matthew laughing too, aespa speechless, hanni haerin giggling, yujin shocked i love u my 7dream😭 pic.twitter.com/MxbR1MUg2u

— ؘ (@gaeulity) December 2, 2023

While most found the interaction between idol and fan amusing, some did not, expressing negative opinions.

wtf youre a grown man https://t.co/Q5vjkTA7Fp

— rein (@juu1ien) December 4, 2023

I was weirded tfo when they started doing that aigoo, even nj who are 13 yr olds won’t do that😭 I don’t know who’s more weird the artist( adult af) for doing that or the fans for liking it

— 𝕿𝖆𝖘¹²⁷ #freepalestine (@Fly_with_me_127) December 5, 2023

Fans defended the idol, saying there was nothing wrong with what Jaemin did.

this is fucking infuriating cause out of all things you could get mad ab, u choose to go frantic over a man saying AIGO because it’s an inside joke between the idol and fans… like are you genuinely stupid

— ✰ (@heart4jaemin) December 4, 2023

jaemin getting pitchforked and crucified for having fun with his fans at an award show when that expression has been a thing between him and the fans for a long time already. it’s not his fault that he built a connection with the fans to the point it became a thing to the fandom

— ່ (@woalsdoll) December 4, 2023

at the end, some “online” hate like this makes no sense and doesn't affect jaemin a bit when he has the entire hall reply to him. jaemin still trending because of his good manners and his love towards his fans 😚 pic.twitter.com/xJxHAfqeEG

— ᯤ (@user13082000_) December 4, 2023

Now, Jaemin has seemingly responded to the unexpected reactions!

In a series of messages on Dear. U Bubble, Jaemin reveals he saw reactions to his “aigo” and expressed surprise over them.

Jaemin: I looked up reactions and stuff…
Jaemin: AIGOOO! Am I the only one who’s uses that on the daily!?
Jaemin: I saw that czennies made videos. Hehe

He continued by saying that all that mattered was if fans and the group liked it and that he would continue to do it.

Jaemin: As long as we like it, that’s all that matters. Ahahahaha!
Jaemin: I’m going to keep doing it, kyahaha! Why? Because my Y/N. SO CUTE.

Fans were relieved by Jaemin’s reaction, expressing even more pride in the idol.

jaemin bbl! 💭

AND HE IS RIGHT! we will keep doing aigoo and kkyuu all the time because it’s a part of dream + dreamzens inside jokes! pic.twitter.com/nEwjsh5Fqo

— ❤︎ (@jaeminners) December 5, 2023