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Hype Malaysia
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
SUPER JUNIOR Siwon Under Fire For Alleged Homophobia After Recent Controversial Actions
In recent years, K-pop fans have become increasingly critical of how idols approach LGBTQ+ topics. This scrutiny grows sharper when an idol has a history of controversy. Online communities are quick to call out behaviour they view as performative or dismissive, especially when it comes from someone with past accusations of homophobia or transphobia. That's exactly what happened with SUPER JUNIOR's (슈퍼주니어) Choi Siwon (최시원). During a recent concert in Tokyo, he had a brief on-stage interaction with NCT's (엔시티) Jaemin (나재민). While some fans saw the moment as harmless or even heartwarming, others didn't. For them, it brought Siwon's past back into focus and reignited long-standing concerns about where he truly stands on LGBTQ+ issues. At the 'SMTOWN LIVE 2025' concert on 10th August (Sunday), Siwon was seen holding the younger idol's hand as they spoke on stage. The brief moment quickly gained attention online. While many fans found the gesture sweet, others reacted differently. One viral tweet reignited backlash, calling Siwon a 'homophobe' and accusing him of being 'gay for pay' or interacting with someone of the same gender for fan service. This criticism isn't new because it actually draws from a history of controversy that spans over a decade. When Siwon was more active on Twitter, he often shared personal views that sparked debate. In one instance, he retweeted a pastor's statement claiming that gay marriage 'doesn't exist.' The message also supported Kim Davis, the American who notoriously refused to issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple. After facing widespread backlash, Siwon apologised in a series of tweets. He expressed regret and said he felt ashamed for sharing the post. In 2022, further backlash followed when a leaked message from Siwon on the fan messaging app Bubble was seen as transphobic. He had shared a meme based on a scene from the film 'Titanic' (1997), in which a character lies to save his life. In the edited version, Siwon replaced the dialogue with the phrase 'I'm trans', a move many saw as mocking transgender people. This incident added to a growing list of controversies, including Siwon's vocal support for conservative political figures like Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump, as well as his take on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Against this backdrop, his interaction with Jaemin has left many fans uneasy. Fans argue this isn't the first time Siwon has performed closeness with other male idols for attention, with many saying the interaction feels especially disingenuous given his history. Sources: Koreaboo, Twitter (1)(2)(3) Zaima Humaira contributed to this article
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
SUPER JUNIOR's Siwon reflects on group's journey; credits Leeteuk for keeping them together
The members of SUPER JUNIOR recently appeared on a popular variety show, offering fans a heartfelt glimpse into their careers and experiences in the music industry. During the episode, the idols opened up about the highs and lows of their long-standing journey as one of K-pop's most enduring groups. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Siwon shared a particularly striking revelation that caught everyone's attention, was him crediting Leeteuk, the group's leader, for preventing SUPER JUNIOR from disbanding during challenging times. SUPER JUNIOR open up about their time in the industry While starring in an episode of the popular variety show 'Knowing Bros', he shared how they have managed to fare so well in the Korean entertainment industry for the past 20 years since their debut. Leetuk shared, 'Today we all came to work in a group bus.. Back in 2005, we used to ride buses for promotions, so I came up with the idea as a way to revisit those days'. All about prepping for the recent comeback The group also talked about their latest album as well, where Kyuhyun shared, 'We were divided into elite, average, and remedial dance classes, which made me a bit self-conscious', while Siwon added that 'After the elite class was done, the choreography would change completely, so it was exhausting'. Siwon reveals the reason behind their success Siwon also revealed the reason behind how the group managed to stick together for so long. He shared a heartfelt note and credited Leetuk for the milestone. He shared, 'The reason we've been able to stay together for 20 years is largely thanks to our leader, Leeteuk. Without him, we might've ended a long time ago'. To make matters funny, Kyuhyun also added that, 'Though when Leeteuk goes through weird phases, Eunhyuk steps in and acts like the leader,' ensuring that everyone burst out in a fit of laughter.
