Fans are expressing deep concern and anger after it was revealed that tripleS’ youngest member, Seoah, who is only 15, participated in a filming schedule shortly after undergoing surgery.
The controversy arose following the publication of a behind-the-scenes video from tripleS’ recent Christmas photoshoot, uploaded on December 21 via the group’s official YouTube channel. The video featured candid moments of the members preparing for the festive shoot, but Seoah’s appearance quickly became the center of viewers’ attention.
Seoah had reportedly just undergone wisdom tooth extraction prior to filming. In the footage, it was hard to miss her visibly swollen cheek. At several points, fans noticed that she appeared to use her hair to slightly cover the swelling as she posed for photos. Even when he spoke, the discomfort was evident.
A clip of Seoah from the video soon spread on social media platform X, triggering intense backlash. Although the original caption described the young idol as “cute”, netizens reacted with anger rather than admiration.
Many fans pointed out how painful wisdom tooth extraction can be especially for someone so young and criticized the decision to have her worked on immediately afterwards.
Online comments reflected widespread frustration, with fans arguing that Seoah should have been given time to rest and recover instead of being put in front of the cameras. The situation has reignited ongoing concerns about the treatment of underage idols in the K-pop industry and the pressure placed on them to keep schedules regardless of their physical condition.
As discussions continue to grow, fans are calling on tripleS management to prioritize Seoah’s health and well-being, stressing that no performance or content should come at the expense of a minor’s recovery and safety.
Sources: Koreaboo
