Nate Pann’s post, published on November 2, 2024, ironically criticized the group’s tendency to “go silent” during controversies and then reappear as if nothing had happened. The original poster described SEVENTEEN as “comedians of this era,” mocking the group’s apparent lack of response to questions of their agency.
The post quickly went viral, racking up around 70,000 views and countless comments. It reads:
“SEVENTEEN being completely silent as a group is fun. I can already imagine them leaving for their tour of the world, reappearing as if nothing had happened, laughing as usual. They never clarify or apologize, they just try to sweep things under the rug – it’s really annoying. They feel like a bunch of ‘manly men’ who refuse to admit.”
This sparked heated reactions, with fans and netizens expressing mixed opinions on SEVENTEEN’s perceived approach to controversy and accountability.
Netizens speak out about SEVENTEEN’s silence
Comments under the post revealed both criticism and defense of SEVENTEEN. Some believe that SEVENTEEN and HYBE should be more transparent and address recent issues. Others argued that SEVENTEEN should not be held accountable for decisions made by its agency.
- “While I understand their intent, I would like them to apologize for dragging other female idols from different companies into this. They don’t need to mention others to address their own situation.
- “Forget everything else, even if SEVENTEEN fans defend them, Hoshi tagging Karina out of nowhere was crossing the line. Karina has already dealt with rumors and harassment. Why draw more attention to her? It seems like Hoshi used this as an excuse to distance himself from HYBE, which seems really low.
- “The way he uses someone else, especially a younger idol, to express his frustrations is frustrating.”
- “Hoshi tagging Karina unnecessarily felt like he was trying to use her for his own gains. He already faced so much backlash from HYBE fans – this only added more to his burden.
Some commentators, however, have come to SEVENTEEN’s defense, arguing that the group owes no explanation for agency issues:
- “SEVENTEEN committed any crime here? They posted personal thoughts and now people jump at the chance to criticize everything. Do they really need to apologize? What should they do? If they speak out, they will only be attacked further.”
- “Now people are asking SEVENTEEN to apologize for things that not even HYBE is addressing. They are treated as if they personally wrote HYBE’s internal reports or something.”
This incident comes in the wake of numerous allegations regarding HYBE and its artists, with netizens questioning the label’s transparency and decisions. Fans also called out SEVENTEEN’s silence on the matter, pointing out that this isn’t the first time the group has refrained from addressing the agency’s controversies.
Source: Pan
