In a recent episode of the popular Korean variety show, "Game," Super Junior's Heechul sparked controversy by divulging the surprising reason behind his breakup with his ex-girlfriend.

The revelation, made during a casual conversation on the show, has since garnered significant attention from both fans and critics alike.

why some ppl celebrating momo and heechul break up tf I don't understand pic.twitter.com/uQ1YBlt0bT

— K (@pallavillareal) July 8, 2021

Prioritizing a Promise

During the episode, Heechul reminisced about his younger days and recounted an incident involving a popular online game called "Wo*." He detailed how he was about to join a raid with 24 other players to defeat a boss, emphasizing the importance of keeping prior commitments.

"I was supposed to go on a raid at 8:00," Heechul explained, reflecting on the moment when his girlfriend abruptly suggested they break up.

"My girlfriend said, 'Heechul, let's break up.' So I replied, 'Okay, got it. Sorry, I can't help it. Sorry I didn't take good care of you. Bye.' Then she started crying."

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Clash of Priorities

Heechul's candid explanation of prioritizing the game over his relationship left many of the show's other guests baffled, with some expressing concern that such actions could lead to deeper relationship issues in the future.

Despite the criticism, Heechul defended his stance, asserting that his commitment to the game and the promise he made to his fellow players outweighed his relationship at the time.

Backlash and Criticism:

However, Heechul's explanation did little to quell the backlash from netizens, who criticized his priorities and questioned the appropriateness of airing such personal matters on a public platform.

Crazy s**t, they don't even realize how embarrassing they are, blabbering on broadcasts... -Anonymous

Commenting on online forums, netizens expressed disdain for Heechul's actions, labeling him as selfish and unsympathetic towards his ex-girlfriend's feelings.

HERE ARE SOME OF THE NETIZENS' REACTIONS:

It's just making excuses...He's an avoidant type.

Ugh, I really hate guys like that... It's acknowledged in 915

He's not a prioritizer of prior appointments, it's because games are more important than his girlfriend... His girlfriend must have been hurt...

Why do they say women are the same? It's not like this hasn't happened once or twice before. Do you think they suddenly decided to break up over this?

Some people need to live alone without getting married, for themselves and for their partners...I think Kim Hee-chul is one of those types.

Some even speculated that this incident was indicative of a pattern of behavior rather than an isolated incident.

While Heechul adamantly denied accusations of being a game addict, the public scrutiny surrounding his revelation continues to stir debate within online communities.

heechul lol forever a game addict

— 🌕 (@tokyolxvehotel) February 15, 2013

As the discussion unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Heechul's candid confession will have lasting implications on his public image and future relationships.

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 Written by Cassidy Jones