On June 21, Hyojin Choi Uploaded a video entitled “The strongest SWF review in the world, World of SWF episode 1 reaction” on his personal YouTube channel, Hyojin Choi today. The video present Bumsup members Honey j, Work, Hyojin Choi, Labbro j, Rihey AND Leejung reacting to the show.
During the video, Honey jafter seeing AG Squad member Danica’s Dance, he made a derogatory comment, saying, “Are you dancing? It’s just s*x.” WorkReacting at a time when he received a “no respect” (a gesture of performance to diminish the dance of an opponent), he used a strong vulgarity, saying, “This BCT, this crowd …”
The video aroused controversy within one day from its release. On June 22, Honey j AND Work Sorry issued on the respective Instagram accounts, stating, “As he looked randomly with the members, we immersed ourselves excessively at the moment and we showed intense reactions to the opposing dancer”, and adding, “We apologize sincerely for using emotionally charged expressions.”
Initially, the Netizen criticized Honey j AND WorkBut soon the focus turned to Hyojin Choiwho uploaded the video. Netizens observed, “The fact that he didn’t even realize that the video could be problematic is the problem”, And he accused her of “Team Sabotage”. They further criticized, “This is a program in competition with dancers from other countries and this video has exposed the bad character of the Korean dancers”, calling it an “international embarrassment”. Some underlined it Hyojin Choi’s muffled video Bumsup’s growing popularity. June 18, Bumsup’s Mega Crew Mission Video, loaded on YouTube, has obtained over 10 million views in three days, earning praise such as a “legendary performance” and acclaim for the director Honey j And the team.
Hyojin Choi Since then he has made the controversial video private but has not issued apologies or commented on his actions. While criticism moves against Hyojin Choi For turning on the controversy, the attention is focused on the fact that it will recognize the criticisms of the public and offer excuses.
