Xikers Hunter Accused Of Sending Explicit Message To Fans. The Truth Revealed
Xikers' Hunter found himself in a weird situation while talking with fans on a fan communication platform.
In the K-pop world, there is a big problem with translations. The apps that idols use to share their thoughts with fans often fail to translate Korean correctly. This is not the only issue. Bad translations can turn serious messages into comedy scenes that leave fans and netizens shocked and confused. A recent incident involving Xikers member Hunter has gone viral for this exact reason. These tools frequently miss the true meaning of simple Korean words and create large mix-ups that no one expects or wants. Read on to know all about it.
Is Xikers Hunter’s Explicit Message To Fans Real?
Xikers member Hunter found himself in a weird situation while talking with fans on a fan communication platform a few days ago. During the chat, the idol simply asked how fans would react if they suddenly met him in person. His Korean message was auto-translated into English as a very explicit and strange question about a private act.
Like WHAT Papago fix yourself pls pic.twitter.com/oOaLCbIH9L
— ♡AnnieThy♡ (@DimpleSannie_) August 5, 2026
Hunter quickly sent the correct English version of what he meant to say. Some fans told him about the bad Papago translation. This left him totally shocked. After a short moment of panic, he explained his original message one more time. He pointed out that the word ‘Jamanchu’ had been turned into something completely wrong.
This mistake set off a wave of funny comments from people online. Many began sharing other examples of the worst Papago translation fails they had seen. Fans also asked the app makers to fix these problems soon because such errors can cause real trouble later.
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For those who do not know the group, xikers is managed by KQ Entertainment. It is a 10-member South Korean boy group that debuted on March 30, 2023. The group is known for high-energy stage shows. The members are Minjae, Junmin, Sumin, Jinsik, Hyunwoo, Junghoon, Seeun, Yujun, Hunter, and Yechan. Their latest release is the seventh mini-album called ROUTE ZERO : The ORA, which came out on May 19, 2026.
First Published: August 07, 2026 12:35 PM
