Sunwoo later addressed the situation online, explaining to fans that he did thank the guard but was so taken by surprise in the moment that he forgot to bow his head, causing the misunderstanding.
“A fan had shouted something, and I was quite confused in that situation, so I didn’t know what I had dropped. When I realized it was my AirPods, I shouted, ‘my AirPods,’ and searched for it with my eyes. I couldn’t find it and I ended up receiving them from the guard who picked it up for me. I said thank you, but I did not bow my head. I know how things could’ve looked bad [on video], but don’t worry as I am someone who never forgets to say thank you, even if someone holds the door for me from behind.”
Despite his apology, actress Nana commented on the video, strictly calling him out.
Looks like he ought to be scolded.
— Nana
After her reaction became publicized, many international fans took to criticizing her instead. Some brought up the fact that she stayed silent about Kim Soo Hyun‘s recent controversy.
Nana has the urge to call out sw but chose not to call out kim soohyun is embarrassing. Lost my respect.
— Theas (@lostinrays) April 11, 2025
She did not speak up during the controversy’s peak.
it really says a lot when someone is quick to call out an idol over something small but stays completely silent on the serious kim soohyun situation. on top of that, being close with hyuna just makes it all seem even more questionable. https://t.co/O2k7ife1od
— 아리 ☆ (@ksnwuo) April 11, 2025
Others pointed out that she attended HyunA‘s wedding with Yong Junhyung, someone who has since been ousted from the industry for his involvement in a controversial chat room with Seungri during the time of the Burning Sun incident.
This is really bothering me. Nana never spoke up against rap!sts and sa offenders but decides to speak up against sunwoo’s incident which wasn’t even deep and he clarified it. Ntm she’s friends with hyuna too. Who does she think she is? She srsly needs to know her place lol
— cheolerry🍒 (@Strawbe84135803) April 11, 2025
Fans flamed her for her friendship with certain people in the industry.
meanwhile she befriended with a rapist, girl bffr😭 this is when she attended to hyuna’s release party with somi. she calling out the innocent people but not her rapist enabler friend😭😭😭😭
pic.twitter.com/D7wctTqtb1 https://t.co/1oywr4nPfD
— maya🍀 pcd (@sunhaklvrr) April 11, 2025
It serves to be noted that Yong Junhyung allegedly did not rape anyone in the incident. He admitted to being present in the group chat with Burning Sun key figures, and to staying silent despite witnessing the circulation of illegally filmed videos.
You can read more about it below.
HyunA, Yong Jun Hyung, And Burning Sun — The Real Facts About The Controversial Relationship