Sunwoo, a member of THE BOYZ, is currently facing criticism after recent comments he made on the messaging platform Bubble sparked controversy. On April 13, KST, the idol shared a series of thoughts regarding the actress featured in the music video for “Darling,”which has generated extensive discussion among fans.
Initially, Sunwoo mentioned that he planned to appear solo in the music video. However, he ultimately decided to involve a friend from his middle school days. He reassured his followers, stating they need not feel “jealous”about his on-screen chemistry with the actress.
He elaborated on this decision by stating:
“And by the way, the friend who helped me out isn’t just some regular person — she’s an actress. I asked her to help for work-related reasons, so let’s not start any weird rumors. If it were just a regular person, I would’ve called The B (fandom name) instead.”
This disclosure didn’t sit well with many fans, who flocked to TheQoo community forum to express their dissatisfaction. Several users found Sunwoo’s remarks inappropriate, venting their frustrations over his comments.
“What are you talking about… you’re an idol,”critiqued one netizen.
“This is so funny. You want to use your girlfriend in a music video to show off your fans?”another user remarked.
“What does this person do that makes it seem like he’s always causing controversy?”questioned yet another netizen.
“I would have rather not said anything,”added a fan who felt the comments were unnecessary.
Many other users echoed these sentiments, suggesting that Sunwoo should have refrained from discussing the actress altogether.
“Oh man, I’m so glad I’m not a fan of his,”stated one individual.
“If you hadn’t said anything, I would have just thought you were taking a picture with an actress…,”another netizen commented.
“No, I came after reading the Esquire article, so if you’re close friends since middle school, aren’t you in the same group? Hahaha. If you didn’t say anything, I wouldn’t have thought this, but it’s even funnier because I can see what kind of kids they were in school,”remarked a user humorously.
The music video in question is a remake of South Korean rapper Sik-K’s “Darling,”which THE BOYZ released on April 12 via their official YouTube channel. Sunwoo’s portrayal in the video, where he is romantically entwined with a mysterious woman, tends to evoke mixed feelings among fans, often leading to protective instincts when dating rumors surface.
In an effort to mitigate speculation, Sunwoo was proactive in addressing the actress’s involvement through his Bubble messages. However, this approach has not resonated positively with fans, many of whom believe that the idol underestimated their level of understanding or interest.
Understanding the Controversy Surrounding Sunwoo
THE BOYZ, a prominent K-pop boy band formed under IST Entertainment, debuted in 2017 with an ensemble that includes Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, New, Q, Ju Haknyeon, Sunwoo, and Eric.
Recent events have kept Sunwoo in the headlines as well, particularly following allegations from former After School member Nana. She reported that Sunwoo behaved disrespectfully on set, notably failing to thank a staff member who retrieved his AirPods, drawing backlash from the online community. Mixed responses to Nana’s remarks have followed, highlighting the delicate balance idols must maintain regarding public perception.
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