It only takes a second for a K-pop idol to spark a massive buzz online. One photo, one video, or even a small gesture can set fans and netizens talking for days. That is exactly what happened recently with SEVENTEEN’s The8. Videos started spreading that appeared to show him inside a club with a woman. Some claimed he was also smoking. The clips caused havoc, with people arguing and worrying about their favourite artist. But his agency soon stepped in to clear things up and calm the fans.
SEVENTEEN’s The8 Under Fire After Alleged Clubbing Videos With Women Surface
In the viral videos, The8, whose real name is Xu Minghao, was allegedly captured inside a club. Many fans felt shocked and disappointed at first. Others questioned if the clips were real or edited. The online debate grew fast because K-pop idols live under the public eye. What started as a rumour soon turned into heated discussions across social media platforms.
this is the8 in the club with girls while smoking e-cig, jun must be protected even more as he does not cause trouble unlike the8 and mingyu with their clubbing addiction https://t.co/ksl0MPkMmJ pic.twitter.com/tW34YJviWy
— ayato (@thankunexxst) July 2, 2026
The agency did not stay silent for long. They posted a clear statement explaining that the videos and pictures were false. According to them, the content came from fan wars and was shared with bad intentions to hurt the K-pop idols. The company said the material had misled people and affected the artists’ daily lives and work. They stressed that no one had the right to take or spread such private images without permission.
The agency warned that these actions broke the law by damaging the artist’s reputation and privacy. They had collected evidence and told people to delete the false content immediately. If they didn’t, they would take legal action. Above all, they kindly asked fans and online users to stay calm, avoid believing rumours, and stop spreading unverified stories.
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On the work front, Vernon and The8 recently made their debut as the group’s new subunit, V8.
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