Many K-pop idols face bullying accusations. It becomes a serious issue and often leads to severe backlash and sometimes forces idols to leave their groups. Recently, ILLIT’s Wonhee became the target of such claims when an X user accused her of bullying during school days. It caused havoc on the internet. However, netizens weren’t convinced and began investigating the truth. Here’s what happened next.
ILLIT’s Wonhee Faces Bullying Allegations
The accuser took to X and shared details about being bullied by Wonhee in school. They called it a painful experience and mentioned that Wonhee was not kind and was hurtful. Following which, many netizens started discussing the ILLIT member and her behaviour. But a group of Korean netizens, especially her fans, noticed something off about the post.
Evidence Below
They found the language used in the post unnatural with odd phrasing and errors. So, they began digging up and found out the accuser’s background. They found proof that the person wasn’t Korean but an international K-pop fan. The user tried hard to seem like a local but soon their claims were debunked. Korean netizens discovered that she used tools to write Korean and her actual background, which is Indonesian.
Our Thoughts!
Well, such false bullying claims against K-pop idols are extremely scary, as they go viral instantly and can hurt someone’s reputation. These accusations can lead to hate, stress, and even career damage for innocent people.
Hence, netizens should do a fact check before believing in such rumours and making a harsh judgement. Moreover, due to false bullying claims and lies, it becomes hard for real victims to come out and make people believe in them.
On the work front, ILLIT recently made their comeback and their performances have gone viral across all social media platforms.
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