Here’s Why Super Junior’s Choi Si-won Took Down His Instagram Post Honouring Charlie Kirk
The K-pop idol found himself in hot water after he shared a photo of Charlie Kirk.
K-pop group Super Junior members have faced numerous controversies over the years. Recently, another member, Choi Si-won, found themself caught up in drama due to a now-deleted Instagram Story about Charlie Kirk. This incident has left netizens disappointed, who are now recalling the group’s past scandals and expressing their frustration. To know more about it, keep on reading.
Choi Si-won Addresses Controversy Over Instagram Story
Choi Siwon found himself in hot water after he shared an Instagram Story with a photo of Charlie Kirk, an American political figure who had just passed away. The caption read “REST IN PEACE CHARLIE KIRK.” He followed it with another image of Charlie Kirk alongside his family, paired with a Bible verse about a faithful servant. However, later he deleted both the posts.
But netizens and fans were quick to notice and took screenshots. Many accused the K-pop idol of showing support for Charlie Kirk’s conservative views. Not just this, many netizens also started talking about Super Junior’s history of scandals. It caused havoc on the internet as several fans voiced their disappointment.
K-pop idol Choi Siwon from Super Junior shared a now deleted IG story about Charlie Kirk. Given his messy past (dog bite death, nazi sympathiser, zionist, racist and transphobic)… get his ass!!! #CharlieKirk pic.twitter.com/MfaCTDpisP
— 🧸｡𖦹°‧ (@kookieville97) September 11, 2025
Following which, Choi Si-won addressed the matter directly. He stated that Kirk, as a fellow Christian, family man, and husband, deserved mourning regardless of politics. The activist’s death by shooting during a university lecture struck the K-pop idol as a deep tragedy, especially with so many students present. He further added that his message had been misunderstood and chose to remove the posts to avoid further misinterpretation.
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More On Charlie Kirk
For the unversed, Charlie Kirk was shot during an event at Utah Valley University. He was a 31-year-old activist. He co-founded Turning Point USA. Charlie Kirk openly championed Donald Trump and held strong opinions on topics like firearms and borders, which often sparked heated debates online.
First Published: September 12, 2025 2:11 PM
