SEVENTEEN Mingyu’s Unexpected Phone Lock Screen Earns Mixed Reactions

Many see no issue with it at all.
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On March 14, many celebrities attended BVGARI‘s Studio Global Event in Theatre des Lumieres, Seoul, South Korea.

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Among those in attendance was SEVENTEEN‘s Mingyu, who looked dapper in an all-black outfit. His comma-styled hair emphasized the idol’s glowing visuals.

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SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu

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All eyes were on Mingyu throughout the event, especially due to his viral interactions with BLACKPINK‘s Lisa, who was also in attendance. During one of these interactions, eagle-eyed netizens couldn’t help but notice Mingyu’s phone lock screen was visible.

On closer examination, fans discovered the background was of bodybuilder and Mr. Olympia competitor Chris Bumstead. The bodybuilding is the current reigning five-time Mr. Olympia Classic Physique Champion, known amongst the sport’s followers for being humble and “down-to-Earth.”

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Chris Bumstead

Some reacted negatively to his lock screen, saying it was “weird” or “embarrassing.” Bodybuilding culture has often had a negative connotation due to the “hypermasculine” attitudes of some involved, like the notorious Andrew Tate.

For others, it was not a surprise that Mingyu, a known gym enthusiast, would have an image of a bodybuilder as inspiration as his phone’s lock screen. Many felt the negativity was hypocritical as many K-Pop fans have lock screens that can be just as revealing of people they technically do not know.

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