ENHYPEN Faces Backlash Over Alleged Fat-Shaming Comments Toward Sunoo
ENHYPEN has once again found itself at the center of controversy after fans accused some members of making fat-shaming comments about Sunoo during a recent episode of their YouTube series EN-O’CLOCK. On April 3rd, episode 111, which featured the group enjoying a meal on a basketball court, sparked heated discussions online, with many fans expressing concern over the remarks directed at Sunoo.
What Happened in the Episode?
During the episode, the members were treated to a meal by the sponsor and encouraged Jake, who is bulking up, to eat more. However, attention shifted, when Sunghoon pointed out that Sunoo had stopped eating and commented that he could eat more. The group laughed as Sunoo agreed, and another member joked that he must be “watching his image” for the program. Jay added that Sunoo could “eat this entire table,” further fueling the discussion.
While Sunoo appeared to laugh along with the comments, some fans speculated that he might have been uncomfortable. Clips from the episode were reposted on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), where fans debated whether the comments were lighthearted or crossed a line into fat-shaming.
Fans’ Reactions and Concerns
The incident has reignited concerns among fans about recurring comments regarding Sunoo’s weight. Many pointed out that this is not the first time such remarks have been made, referencing past broadcasts where similar jokes were directed at him. Critics argue that even if Sunoo seems unbothered on camera, such comments can have lasting emotional and psychological effects.
- @_SectorPink
- The way this picture still relevant to this day because they are so obsessed sunoo (The picture they posted on the tweet : Stage Name – Jay, Ni-Ki, Sunghoon Position: Bodyshamer)
- @faceondemand
- Sunoo is literally better than me coz I would have asked the director to move the whole set to the sauna to see whose nose melts first
- @beomnuu
- AGAIN? when he ate he was called wild boar causing earthquakes ect.. when he doesn’t eat much he’s doing it for the camera? the initiator(s) is always the same and the victim of the “jokes”too..like there’s a very clear pattern here idk how ppl still deny this is problematic
- @emmmmsbn
- Leave this poor boy alone istg this group is so fat phobic get sunoo out of there…. (Posts few comments that were problematic previously)
However, there are opposing reactions as well, with some arguing that it was not fat-shaming but simply playful jokes among close friends.
Im sorry but…how do you find this fatshaming??? Hahahaha lol grow up
Aint no way. Instead of judging based off one clip, how bout u watch the entire video and learn the context. Before this they literakky said they need to eat more to bulk up. He did not BY ANY MEANS say he was chubby omg. Why are u guys putting words into their mouths?
enhypen say 10 times a day that heeseung can eat ungodly amounts of ramen because of how much he likes it but this is a problem??yall are just being dense on purpose atp
What’s your opinion? Fat-shaming? or Just friends’ joke?
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