An apparently harmless group photo has unexpectedly transformed into a lightning rod for online disputes. A viral post on Theqoo entitled “Le Sserafim, Illit and the photo of the Katseye group seems to have seriously rubbed some fans of the Newjeans in the wrong way …”, has attracted enormous attention online.
Following The Serafimconcert, junior groups YOU AND Katseye They were invited as guests and naturally laid for a commemorative photo with the main act, something normal in the K-pop sector. But instead of praise or celebration, the image has triggered intense criticism from some corners of Newjeans fandom.
The Sserafim, Illit and the innocent shot of Katseye
The photo was shared by Bang Bang, Which is well known for having participated in the performances of artists under his label and often publishing group snapshots as a form of support and pride. Even between the current dispute with Newjeans And Ador, Bang continued this tradition.
But this time, some Newjeans The fans are offended. While many posts criticize externally Hyuk Bang For the perspective, a significant number shift attention to groups of girls In the photo. Criticism range from the exactly fully liabilities, with some international Newjeans Accounts of fans accused of sexualize or harasses The female idols involved. These tweets, full of inappropriate language and heavy retweet activities, have been widely condemned by other k-pop communities.
Fans noticed “Double Standard”
What is particularly surprising is the double standard Fans stressed: Burst He took countless photos with male idols without accidents, but a single photo with female idols triggered disproportionate indignation. Fans of The Serafim, YOUAND Katseye They were confused, with many who said they hadn’t even shared the photo on their own. In fact, some cut out Hyuk Bang outside or has chosen not to republish it at all.
In the meantime, some Newjeans Fans have expressed confusion within their clubs, uncertain whether to be upset by the fact that the group has not been invited or simply to distance himself from the entire drama. Adding to irony, Newjeans did not participate The Serafim‘S Concert 2023And inviting them among the current tensions would have been unrealistic.
Netizen reactions
While most fans agreed on the fact that the drama is largely the result of some bad actorsIt is once again a clear example of how the fandom k-pop can spiral on minor moments.
Comment on Theqoo:
- Why are they getting angry? They are the ones who said he didn’t like them and have filed a cause to leave. If they wanted to be included, they should have remained active.
- Anyway, Bang Si-Hyuk, don’t come to the concert. Even if you do it, look in silence. Ugh, seriously, stop taking so many damned photos. So annoying.
- It’s just pitiful, really. I mean, who told them to leave first? And why do they annoy so much now? They always said they didn’t want to have anything to do with Hybe anyway.
- They have done the same for a year, but it doesn’t work anymore.
- Ah, but this is a bit fun: how do people confront each other when Newjeans didn’t even keep a concert? They ran away before reaching that point
For now, the idols in the photo remain in silence, as is typical in such cases, leaving fans to de-firing or add more fuel to the fire.
