K-pop idols have a strong online presence, and they often use social media platforms to connect with their fans. However, there have been instances where these idols have uploaded photos that have sparked controversies and caused them to regret ever posting them in the first place.
In this blog post, we’ll be discussing some of the most controversial photos that K-pop idols regret uploading on social media, which caused a stir in the online world.
It was a picture from his cooking tutorials, say the reports. And ARMYs back then were quite sharp, too (Always). They spotted a condom in the background and instantly, the pictures were the talk of the K-town and social media. The mere presence of a condom had left ARMYs baffled.
After that, being the talk of town, the big hit officially confirmed that it was a present from a fan.
(Heisei era -the rule of emperor AKIHITO (1989-2019)). Sana, a Japanese K-Pop idol who is not even 30the age and she was saying goodbye to the only era of Japanese royalty that she has ever known. She was born into it and now it's over. She's allowed to say goodbye. She's allowed to use her native tongue. It doesn't matter that she's a K-Pop idol, she is Japanese first and foremost. She was born there, lived there, and Japanese is her ethnicity. How was it rude for her to do that? She doesn't have to post on the Japan account and she can't, the members don't have access to it. All she said was:
"As a person born in the Heisei era, I was very sad because the Heisei era was about to end, however, Heisei you worked hard, it was the beginning of the Reiwa era, so I will face the beginning and completion of this neat last day of the Heisei"
BamBam recently shared a series of throwback photos on his personal Instagram account on August 5. The pictures included a group shot of him with his GOT7 bandmates and a few snaps of himself holding a camera. However, the inclusion of images featuring Russia within the photos received mixed reactions from netizens due to RUSSIA , UKRAINE WAR
While some defended the singer by saying that there was nothing wrong with sharing old travel photos, some netizens found the timing of BamBam's post insensitive and demanded an apology.
BamBam soon took to his Twitter and wrote, "if I upset some of u guys I want to apologize but...you guys should know in that post is alot of photos from different countries. y'all come attack me like that do you think is a right thing to do?" He added, "now I can't even think about my old memories now, thank you."
As soon as you touch the fame the media and netizens are on you so the same happened with IU. In November of 2012, a photo showed up on Twitter, which showed a shirtless Super Junior's Eunhyuk with IU, that sparked a huge controversy around the Korean entertainment industry . The rumors of not just relationships but even of marriage and pregnancy broke the internet.
IU acknowledged : " first I uploaded it by mistake and I cannot blame anyone because I was the one who uploaded it"
Leo posted a picture on November 6. It featured him and Xiumin, with Xiumin's hand on the back of Leo's neck and their noses touching. In the caption, Leo expressed his love for Xiumin, which stirred up speculation among fans about their relationship. However, Leo eventually edited the caption to remove any confusion.
Pictures of Hendery wearing a wig with a Jamaican Rastafari inspired headband and fake dreads while he is riding in a car.
Numerous followers have shared their discontent and rage through multiple tweets after a member of NCT caused a social media frenzy with his name trending on Twitter. Several individuals utilize this opportunity to enlighten Hendery about cultural appropriation, stressing how important it is to address this issue.
Blackpink Jisoo got immense criticism for uploading a photo of a new iPhone because people think that black pink is not loyal to Samsung as the contract between blackpink and Samsung just ended a few times ago and now they have switched to iPhone.
Sowon, a member of the K-pop girl band Gfriend, has drawn criticism for posting photos of herself with a mannequin dressed in a Nazi uniform. The images were shared on Instagram on January 31 and deleted shortly after, but online outrage ensued. Many accused the singer, whose real name is Kim So-jung, of being insensitive and perpetuating anti-Semitic sentiments.
Controversy is raging in Japan after the cancellation of a scheduled Japanese TV program appearance by the group BTS when it was learned one of its members had publicly worn a T-shirt showing a photograph of an exploding atomic bomb.
One of the most notable incidents involves the famous idol group, BTS. In 2018, member Jimin uploaded a photo of himself wearing a t-shirt that featured a picture of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. This photo sparked outrage, as many people found it disrespectful and insensitive to the victims of the bombing. BTS subsequently issued an apology, and Jimin expressed regret for his action.
In conclusion, K-pop idols have made mistakes when it comes to posting photos on social media. While some of these incidents may seem trivial, they can have significant consequences, as the online world can be unforgiving. These were the most controversial photos that K-pop idols regret uploading on social media, which caused a stir in the online world.
These controversies serve as a reminder to K-pop idols that they must be mindful of what they post online, as it can have a significant impact on their career and reputation.