TXT member Soobinrecently Weverse The update has left fans worried and angry.
On September 15 KST, Soobin reached out to fans on Weverse via the DM function, updating them on his condition. The idol sent several messages indicating that he was exhausted, so much so that he couldn’t even find the energy to swallow food.
[240915] weverse dm 🐰💬
🐰 faint
🐰 I’m so tired…
🐰 I don’t even have the energy to swallow the food so I only ate half of it
🐰 to start, I wash myself and come back
🐰 I might not come back either… photo.twitter.com/Cl1lKQpp2T— TranslatingTXT 💬 (@translatingTXT) September 15, 2024
As messages surfaced on X (former Chirping), fans were enraged by HYBE’s treatment of their artists. TXT’s hectic schedule was already a cause for concern among fans, as all of the group’s members have suffered from recurring injuries and health issues. In addition to their ongoing world tour, the group is also planning to release a new album this year.
TXT will release a new album in the second half of 2024. photo.twitter.com/GOO9bYzwFP
— Viral Takes (@viraltakes) July 21, 2024
Soobin’s messages have caused alarm among fans, who feel it is the idol’s tacit way of saying they are working too hard. Enraged, many are calling for a financial boycott of HYBE to demand better treatment for its artists.
you will see this and continue to support a November CB when these guys desperately need rest https://t.co/1rouBw7yF4
— 🏐 ♡ Paris!! ⁷ ꪜ ia 4 uni (@jooniekisser) September 15, 2024
I’m really scared to death. How can I know peace while also knowing that the people I care about most in the world are being run by a company like this? https://t.co/Qi05NI16Rm
— gguk i will protect you (kris) | 🍉 (@heelofpatroclus) September 15, 2024
they are making it very clear to you how overworked they are, but please keep streaming of course! This will show the company how much you love and care about your favorites https://t.co/GSp0wGHhtl
— autumn⁷ 🥀 (@moonlightkive) September 15, 2024
It’s crazy to me how you all continue to defend the company and refuse to boycott it, when it’s so obvious how it mistreats and exploits artists https://t.co/r6nMpAKZaw
— r (@angelvjin) September 15, 2024
the fact that there aren’t enough people who see this as a cry for help is just insane to me, like at this point you’re purposely blind to their pain and I just can’t comprehend it https://t.co/gANLzJOQlY
— unstoppable Jungkook worshipper (@damnthatseoks) September 15, 2024
i got all these idols talking about how tired they are but y’all still don’t wanna boycott lmao https://t.co/fDKhfgo9Xb
— xo, I love you #YOU (@hrtsikeu) September 15, 2024
These idols don’t shut up about their abuse, just don’t listen. https://t.co/GBhEXhjmJH
— aish (@snowflwr89) September 15, 2024
HYBE has previously faced criticism for allegedly mistreatment of its artists, after several of them suffered injuries during their programs. Read more here.