Alright, let’s get straight to it: a current contender on Boys II Planet 2, Peng Jinyu, resurfaced some truly vile content online—and fans are absolutely furious. This isn’t just harmless fan opinion—these were full-blown hate posts and polls targeting major idols like Jungkook, members of aespa, and TWICE. Fans dug up derogatory remarks—calling Jungkook a “wild boar” accused of being violent, stingy, cheating, reckless—and polls that said things like “aespa members go to hell.” And for TWICE, accusations of being a “pro-Taiwan independence group” surfaced. It’s shocking, blunt, hate speech, not banter.
The backlash? Instant. K-pop supporters from around the globe are disgusted—and rightfully so. Some defended Jinyu by brushing it off as childish behavior when he was younger. But let’s be clear: even at fourteen, wishing death upon someone or calling them animals isn’t a cute mistake—it’s harmful, and it leaves a stain.
What makes it worse is that this is part of a broader, disturbing pattern: rival fanbases weaponizing slander and rumors to tear down idols who have done absolutely nothing wrong. Jungkook, aespa, TWICE—they’ve all been caught in the crossfire of this toxic competition. And now, for a contestant to amplify that toxicity? Unacceptable.
Here’s the kicker: this isn’t about being a die-hard fan. It’s about basic decency. Everyone in the K-pop community—whether you’re cheering, streaming, or even just scrolling—should agree that hate speech has no place here. And idol-related shows need to actively vet contestants better. That’s not optional. It’s responsibility.
So yeah, we’re angry. Outraged, even. Not just for the targets of the hate, but for the industry. Folks signed up for talent shows, not essay prompts in cruelty. Peng Jinyu needs accountability. Jungkook, aespa, TWICE—they deserve respect, safety, and praise—not insults from immature contestants.
Let’s draw a line in the sand: hate culture doesn’t build fandoms, it destroys them. And as long as we’re in this together, we can demand better—more empathy, more respect, and zero tolerance for anything less.
