XLOV leader Wumuti is receiving praise online after quickly taking action to stop a misunderstanding caused by a poorly translated fan message, turning what could have been a conflict between fans into a moment of calm understanding and support.
The problem began when a fan sent Wumuti a Chinese message saying, “Muti, eat lighter food,” intended as a thoughtful reminder to eat milder, less spicy meals for health reasons. But an automatic translation tool changed the meaning to “Muti, eat a lighter diet!”
The wording spread quickly, with some fans thinking it was a comment about weight loss, leading to growing confusion and criticism online. Before the situation worsened further, Wumuti intervened himself to clarify things.
According to Koreaboo, in a message to resolve the misunderstanding, he explained that the translation was incorrect and shared the true intention behind the fan’s words.
“I think the translation here is a little wrong! Since I eat a lot of spicy food, they looked after me and told me to eat something light sometimes lol,” she said.
Fans were relieved by the clarification and praised him for acting quickly, saying his response protected the fan from unfair reactions and helped calm the online conversation.
Wumuti praised for calm response
Many have also pointed out the ease with which machine translation tools can distort meaning in global fandom spaces where fans and idols communicate in different languages. The moment has since spread throughout fan communities, with supporters pointing out Wumuti’s attentiveness and emotional awareness in handling the situation without delay or hostility.
Beyond the viral moment, Wumuti also continues to stand at the center of XLOV’s growing identity as a self-described “genreless” K-pop group, KoreaJungAngDaily reported.
Speaking during a recent showcase for the group’s second EP “I, God,” described XLOV as a team built on transformation and self-expression.
“With this album, we wanted to portray XLOV as those who were once scarred and incomplete, becoming whole and evolving into divine beings who can guide those who are lost, just as they once were,” Wumuti said.
XLOV, formed under 257 Entertainment (now acquired by RBW subsidiary), debuted a concept that challenges traditional gender norms in K-pop.
The group, made up of members from China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan, blends masculine and feminine style to promote individuality over labels.
