BOYS24 member Hwayoung is at the center of massive controversy after a leaked audio clip has him berating fans.
In the leaked audio, Hwayoung talks about how he hates being called “oppa” by fans. While the initial statement could be considered rude but harmless, he goes on to mercilessly attack fans and describes how he hates hi-touch events that occur after concerts.
BOYS24 was created to be the successors to girl group I.O.I and debuted through their own male version of CJ E&M‘s reality show, Produce 101.The group was separated into four units by CJ E&M with Hwayoung being placed in the “Sky” unit.
Hwayoung was first a trainee at SM Entertainment, though he left the company soon afterward.
Since the clip was leaked, BOYS24 has made an official statement through their agency, CJ E&M about the group. The statement reveals that Hwayoung will not be attending the groups next event on Friday, February 10th.
"I like being called oppa, not when I hear it from fans though, I fucking hate that.
Ya, Fuck. It’s so annoying when we do the Hi-Touch.
Ya, Fuck. It’s so annoying when we do the Hi-Touch.
You know, the Hi-Touch? Like when you hold hands and greet fans after the concert is over.
Everyday I go through like 700~800 people and I feel like I’m going to puke.
Everyday I go through like 700~800 people and I feel like I’m going to puke.
Their fucking breath smells like shit.
— Hwayoung"
Listen to the audio clip in full below:
Read what CJ E&M had to say about the issue below:
"This is a note of apology from CJ E&M / LIVEWORKS COMPANY to the people who love BOYS24.
First, we sincerely apologize to everyone who was shocked and dismayed because of the news from the Internet last night.
Especially, we really do apologize to the fans who have loved and supported ‘BOYS24’ and its concert at ‘BOYS24 Hall’ since the <BOYS24> premiered last year.
All the while, we recognized the problem of Hwayoung and his privacy issue and we worried that this would heavily tarnish the image of BOYS24. So, we have repeatedly warned him and have tried to give him a chance to redeem himself.
But despite it all, Hwayoung, as written on the various social media outlets and Internet message board today, brought fans to grief and made them disappointed again.
Therefore, we understood the gravity of the situation and held an emergency meeting. And discussions about him and his issue are in progress.
We will state our official position on the issue next week, and I beg to inform you that Hwayoung will not appear on ‘BOYS24 LIVE Concert’ from Friday, February 10th.
Lastly, to all those who have believed in and supported BOYS24, we apologize again from the bottom of our heart for this problem. Thank you.
— CJ E&M"
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are you one of their ten fans? if so, are you offended? does your breath stink? did oppa mean it???
2017 has HAD IT with people named hwayoung
*sorry mods. maybe after i graduate from kindergarden i'll figure out how to properly make a post -__-
i mean, most idols probably have these thoughts, and ngl i would think the same. aint nobody want to high-5 hundreds of random people that maybe havent even washed their hands before. but just keep it to yourself dude and dont spill it to your friends (or ex-gf, apparently shes the one who leaked it)
@fans wash ya grubby hands and scrub ya tongue
was he unaware of what being an idol entailed or
can't have your cake and eat it too like...
I feel bad that his ex girlfriend leaked the footage because that was a personal conversation. But dude you got into Kpop. Oh well weren't we all douchey at 21? And I'm sure celebs have these thoughts at times and even voice them to close ones.
Now his career is done. Too bad.
Edited at 2017-02-09 04:55 am (UTC)
Please tell me it's not that one fabulous dancer from their initial MV; I like him.
Btw, Is LJ/Omono not working properly for you on mobile?
Fans can be loud and annoying, they say rude shit and pass it off as fake concern or weird that makes you feel awkward, and they don't understand boundaries, so being that close to somebody when they're breath is hot is unpleasant. Duhhhhhh. But YOU don't say that you fucking smarty pants. And you especially don't say it when you haven't even made yourself relevant yet. Lol.
I hate my boss, but I wouldn't tell him that right before asking him to be reference. Come on, now. Pick your battles, boo.
I wasn't aware Boys24 already happened(?)...not that I would have watched it anyways...were they the people covering all of those boy group songs a while ago?
Honestly, if he doesn't like being an idol now he should probably quit before actually becoming known and getting fans
this is making me laugh way too hard rn
i tried to watch this show bc I loved produce 101 but it was sooooooo boring
if you don't want to do high five then raise that to your company or just never be an idol.
but this comment just enough to bring fans back to reality.
your forever smiling idol is basically not all smiling inside lol