ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo has come under fire online for a recent Instagram post

Amid ongoing political turmoil in South Korea following the president’s controversial declaration of martial law – which led to widespread protests calling for his impeachment – ​​public figures have faced increased scrutiny.

Celebrities who have expressed solidarity with the protesters have been widely praised, while those who remain silent or focus on unrelated issues have been met with criticism. STAR Cha EunwooThe latest Instagram post has become an example of the latter.

The idol shared a series of recent photos VOGUE Korea photoshoot, a seemingly routine update for her fans. However, the timing of the post has drawn harsh criticism from some netizens who believe it demonstrates a lack of awareness given the current political climate.

The comments under his post reflect the frustration of many online users. Some accuse him of ignoring the national crisis, while others urge him to acknowledge the protests or at least refrain from unrelated tasks in such a sensitive period.

• “At a time when the country is in difficulty… Why publish something like this now…?”
• “At least try to read the room…”
• “Hey, come to the National Assembly, seriously.”
• “No matter what, you know what kind of situation Korea is in right now, so why publish it now?”
• “Dongmin, are you really that incompetent?”

• “Right now, I’m nervously glued to YouTube because of this whole situation…Read the room.”
• “You don’t seem to care whether the country is in chaos or not.”
• “Unlike other colleagues, instead of making a public statement about the situation, you are doing this?”
• “Ugh, this is so annoying. Does it all depend on whether you’re okay? Have some awareness.”

• “Cha Eunwoo, why are you so oblivious? Seriously, find a clue.
• “The country is in this state, and what are you doing right now?”
• “You’re like a peach that looks good but tastes bad.”
• “Find a clue! Don’t you even watch the news?”
• “This wonderful man always looks so amazing.”

Despite the wave of negativity, there are fans and supporters who defend Eunwoo, arguing that he is not obligated to make a political statement. They believe the reaction is unjustified as it did not take a stand against the protesters. What do you think of Cha Eunwoo’s post?