K-Media Points Out RIIZE Anton's Behavior After Idol Slammed Nepotism Remark: 'If it weren't for his father...'

Anton's behavior has been tinkered with by the Korean media after the idol fought back a hater, who commented on him being a "nepo baby."

RIIZE Anton's Behavior Fiddled by K-Media After Clapping Back Against Hater's Nepotism Comment

Anton has been trending in the K-pop community ever since January 1, when the idol uploaded a TikTok video of himself alongside his father and famous Korean singer-songwriter Yoon Sang doing the "Get A Guitar" dance challenge.

the long awaited father-son ‘get a guitar’ tiktok challenge with yoon sang and anton is here! 🎸 pic.twitter.com/oaSz53K0B5
— riize folder (@riizefolder) January 1, 2024

While the video warmed the hearts of many, one netizen had the audacity to comment, "nepo baby" in the comments section.

Many were shocked by the negative remark, but everyone's reaction to the message was overshadowed by Anton himself, who countered the hateful comment by saying, "born this way by lady gaga," drawing attention across the internet for his initiative and savage reply.

getting roasted by THE anton lee on the first day of 2024 damnnn pic.twitter.com/rZqH3RmR1J
— wiz (@jhyngae) January 1, 2024

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On January 4, netizens caught wind of a report from a Korean news outlet, which threaded on Anton's behavior after the TikTok incident, as well as his performance and singing skills that reportedly received criticism from the K-pop community.

Read the full article below:

"Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way,' the song Anton quoted in his comment is a popular song about loving oneself for who you are. It's also a song that many LGBTQ people, who have faced discrimination, cite as speaking to their hearts."

"On the other hand, being the son of Yoon Sang as an SM trainee, Anton has been circulating on online communities before his debut, giving him the easiest and most advantageous position to be recognized by the public and become famous among the members.

If it weren't for the halo of his father, Yoon Sang, the majority of reactions would be of him not being able to debut in a group with the full support of a major entertainment company, which is SM Entertainment.

He has also been criticized for overreacting to the criticism he should have faced when entering the entertainment industry. There are also concerns that the group shouldn't play games with the public."

"Due to references from Anton's lavish situation and a somewhat different meaning embedded in the song 'Born This Way,' murmurs of discontent surfaced.

It's as if there's a barrage of criticism suggesting an overemphasis on self-awareness or excessive self-pity, as if one is battling massive discrimination.

Although he has good looks and an excellent physique, Anton has been criticized for lacking singing and dancing skills, which are compared to other members through RIIZE's performances ever since their debut."

In the forum, netizens expressed their disappointment over Anton's actions for being "easily triggered," and stated how the idol should've stood by to avoid spotlight.

"If Anton never replied, this type of article would've never surfaced, and nobody would've hated on him. The fact that he's incompetent would've never spread."

"Anton's personality is pettier than I thought."

"He should've just stayed still. Anton replying to that comment made him look even more triggered."

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