Bang Si Hyuk’s latest social media post has stirred up quite the controversy among netizens. The HYBE chairman hasn’t been on netizens’ good side for some time now.
On March 9, Bang Si Hyuk shared several pictures on his personal account, congratulating TXT on their recent activities.
In the photos, he was seen standing alongside the members of TXT, showing off his noticeably slimmer appearance. His caption read, “Congrats! Let’s go, princes!!! @txt_bighit #act_promise_ep2 #BigHit #HYBE.”
Bang’s weight loss has been a hot topic in the industry in recent months, with reports written about it every time the chairman is seen in public or posts pictures online.
His weight loss was acknowledged this time, too, but the way a Sports Chosun reporter framed their article drew massive backlash.
‘Half His Former Self’ —Bang Si Hyuk’s Drastically Changed Appearance After Weight Loss Makes Him Look Like a TXT Member
— Sports Chosun
Many were upset that he was being compared to a member of TXT, with some calling it an unnecessary and exaggerated comparison. Netizens criticized the claim that his appearance had changed so drastically that he could be mistaken for an idol, arguing that such statements were unrealistic and seemed like forced media play.
Fans of TXT also voiced their frustration, expressing that the comparison was unfair and unnecessary. Some felt that the article overshadowed the group’s achievements and instead shifted the focus to Bang’s weight loss. Others questioned why such an angle was even taken, suggesting that it did more harm than good.
The backlash quickly spread across online forums, with many users leaving harsh comments about the coverage.
- “Why do they even do media play like this? At least get plastic surgery if you want to push this narrative…”
- “Do you not feel any sense of shame while writing posts like this? LMAO”
- “What did TXT fans do to deserve this?”
- “Are they out of their minds?”
- “Is this meant to be mockery or a paid promotion? What even is this?”