The Boyz Sunwoo AirPods Controversy Amid Legal Action Against Malicious Comments on 14th
Sunwoo, a member of K-pop group The Boyz, has been embroiled in a character controversy following a video that surfaced online showing his interaction with a security guard. The incident sparked heated discussions, leading his agency, OneHundred Entertainment, to issue an apology and announce plans for legal action against malicious commenters.
The Incident and Controversy
The controversy began when a video captured Sunwoo dropping his AirPods while leaving a radio broadcast. Instead of picking them up himself, he shouted “My AirPods!” prompting a security guard to retrieve them. Sunwoo accepted the AirPods with one hand without offering thanks, which drew criticism for perceived impoliteness. The video quickly spread across social media platforms, with netizens debating whether the behavior reflected poor manners or was taken out of context.
Sunwoo addressed the situation on a fan platform, stating:
“I watched the video and realized it could come across as rude. I understand how it might look that way, but I always make sure to greet staff members politely wherever I go. I’ll be more mindful moving forward to avoid misunderstandings.”
Agency’s Apology and Legal Action
On April 13, OneHundred Entertainment released an official statement acknowledging the controversy:
“We deeply apologize for failing to manage our artist properly and for the incident that raised concerns about Sunwoo’s character. The Boyz Sunwoo is reflecting on his actions and working to improve. We regret not addressing these issues sooner and will ensure such mistakes are not repeated.”
The agency also announced plans to take legal action against baseless malicious comments targeting Sunwoo:
“Protecting our artists is our priority. We cannot ignore the spread of groundless defamatory remarks and are preparing strong legal measures.”
Escalation Involving Actress Nana
The controversy intensified when actress Nana commented on the video, saying “He needs to be scolded.” Her remarks reignited debates, with some fans defending Sunwoo while others supported Nana’s critique. Despite backlash from The Boyz’s fans, Nana doubled down on her stance, adding:
“You learn everything from one instance. If someone acted like this next to me, I’d say the same thing.”
The Boyz Sunwoo responded on the fan platform, expressing frustration:
“I would never shout at a security guard in front of fans like that. It’s upsetting how people judge me based on a few seconds of video while ignoring my explanation.”
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