WayV Xiaojun Under Fire for 'Insensitive' Remarks on Kun's Weight — And WayZenNis Are Not Having It
Xiaojun has received the bad end of the online community for his remarks towards Kun, which many fans deemed as fat-shaming.
Here's what happened.
WayV Xiaojun Receives Negative Reactions for 'Fat-Shaming' Comments to Kun
On November 7, NCT sub-unit WayV uploaded their reaction video to their newest comeback song "On My Youth."
The official music video for "On My Youth" was released on November 1, exciting many WayZenNis (WayV's fandom). With social media being a useful asset in promotions, WayV decided to make a reaction video for the MV and give fans additional content.
However, at the 5:52 mark, Kun pointed out a scene where he was shown lying down on the floor, followed by his members looking down on him. Hendery then joked that Kun fell down, and this was immediately trailed by Xiaojun, who commented, "must've been too heavy."
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Upon hearing his remark, Kun then threw a side-eye to Xiaojun and despite the brief moment, the group continued to watch the music video onwards.
Watch the full clip here:
This sparked disappointment across social media. Netizens and fans gathered to call out Xiaojun for his comments since Kun had previously revealed his struggles regarding his weight.
xiaojun saying kun fell cause he was heavy? 😐 pic.twitter.com/b0gJYmqRqx
— tari (@nuobearr) November 7, 2023
Look ik close friends joke w each other. But when you know that someone has struggled w something, you don't make jokes about that. That's normal human decency.
— Skai (@SeroTENin_) November 7, 2023
Even us fans know how much Kun struggled w dieting & weight. So they should know even more than us. And this has been+ https://t.co/MTQ3Hb5X6H
The fat and old remarks must be stopped. I know kun is upset deep inside everytime they say them. I need kun and wayv fanbase to step up https://t.co/b4r1r4m1v8
— Alessandrea #OnMyYouth 🩵 (@k1oudscape) November 7, 2023
i really don’t understand why xiaojun or the rest of wayv act like they’ll die if they don’t get the opportunity to crack a weight joke towards kun’s direction, but for the fiftyeleven time these types of “jokes” are not funny and were never funny to begin with. https://t.co/Tf9B3XdItk pic.twitter.com/uHgfKaAWlz
— x***** (@jsuhDNl) November 7, 2023
i dont understand why they constantly bring it up, even though he clearly gets uncomfortable with these remarks. 😐 “it’s all in the culture” no respectfully Kun is better than me bc if this were me i’d call them all out bc it’s not funny https://t.co/WNsiVWwTAG
— 𓆩♡𓆪 (@xiaochaee) November 7, 2023
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Fans remarked that even though they are close friends who normally tease each other, making jokes about something Kun struggled with will never be acceptable. Meanwhile, others sent positive messages to Kun in his Bubble app.
[ADMIN NOTE] pic.twitter.com/LwraxrDZAz
— KUN SOLO (@QKNSOLO) November 7, 2023
It’s kind of upsetting, the way Kun verbalized in front of the other members that he would like to be cared for, yet hurtful comments are still directed his way. He loves, supports and cares for the grp with all of his heart. Who will love, support and care for him
— elle (@wayvkunsolo) November 7, 2023
If you have bbl, pls send Kun a kind and supportive message. Tell him he is amazing, his talent is top tier, he has a beautiful body, he is appreciated so very much. Send him all of your love today and every day
— elle (@wayvkunsolo) November 7, 2023
Meanwhile, you can view the official MV for "On My Youth" here:
Here's how fans reacted:
- "I love the distinct sound that WayV is going with their musical direction. Darker and mature than the other units, and I love that they keep adding strings to their music."
- "This concept is so new and refreshing, so different compared to the past WayV concept photos and music videos."
- "I can't describe how beautiful the MV is. Their acting, the song itself, everything perfect, and this what you can call it SOTY."
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