Red Velvet’s Wendy Involved In Viral “Racist” Video Hit With Scathing Backlash
Red Velvet’s Wendy is once again facing intense backlash from international K-Pop fans after appearing in a YouTube Short that many viewers have criticized as racially insensitive.
The controversy stems from a video posted on the Chilsung Label YouTube channel, titled “후드영어 vs 교양영어 비교” (“Hood English vs Polite English Comparison”).
The short features Wendy alongside Korean rapper DinDin, with the two demonstrating different ways of speaking English. While Wendy herself does not say the so-called “hood English” phrases, her presence in the video has been enough to spark heated reactions.
Many netizens argue that the video relies on stereotypes tied to Black culture and African American Vernacular English (AAVE). Because Wendy has previously been criticized for racially insensitive impressions earlier in her career, some netizens say her involvement — even as a participant rather than the main speaker — shows extremely poor judgment.
one thing about wendy ugly ass is that she’s gonna be a the scene of anti blackness https://t.co/93nlo0l5si
— biahann barroll (@meekmilfs) February 9, 2026
she always finds herself involved wit this typa shit at some point everyone needs 2 be honest abt her https://t.co/mmkLPiR0ha
— i think… MOYA SMOOTHIE!!! 🐞 (@Barbsplaining) February 9, 2026
wendy just never learned her lesson https://t.co/0D8VGHL0eN
— I ❤️ CAT NOIR (@imdatingwinwin) February 9, 2026
How is Wendy still doing this..? https://t.co/kVl7CZHBH1
— emmie (@yrmsoo) February 9, 2026
However, the situation has also divided fans. Many have defended Wendy, pointing out that DinDin was the one delivering the phrases under criticism, while Wendy spoke standard English throughout the video.
you ppl are so weird for posting this out of context lmao it was about HIS experience. wendy was literally speaking general english. you ppl would twist anything to defend your fucka$s faves. my bad for expecting kpop stans to grow a brain overnight.pic.twitter.com/GRixgxbF1t https://t.co/XnVwLit2GR
— jess (@gay4wannie) February 9, 2026
It was him and his insistence. Then writers probably thought it was a good idea to do that bit for yt shorts and are the ones behind the captions. So why are ppl acting like that's her idea? He's not even getting half the hate and ppl just singling her out 🥴 https://t.co/p5dliyMcrG pic.twitter.com/Z4iz7ibYkI
— wanbread n breakfast (@wanbread0221) February 9, 2026
the guy speaking aave but people are calling wendy racist…the tweet coming from a nct fan too 😂 https://t.co/5CYBq8TlGg
— #whimsy (@retiredwrnr) February 9, 2026
Despite the debate, the backlash points to how Wendy’s past continues to shape public perception. Even years later, her involvement in sensitive content quickly reignites debate.
