Every post made by the star is met with an onslaught of comments.
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Just over a week back, a new documentary by BBC surfaced, shedding fresh light on the horrifying “Burning Sun” sex scandal of 2019. Revelations from this documentary have cast a dark shadow over the implicated K-Pop figures, most of whom had been lying low.
Yong Jun Hyung, previously of HIGHLIGHT, emerged with nary a scratch in legal terms from the scandal; however, the backlash to his career was unavoidable, especially after his participation in the infamous chats became public knowledge.
Despite the absence of a legal charge, the court of public opinion turned against him, worsening when it was disclosed earlier this year that he was in a relationship with the solo artist HyunA. This placed her in the crosshairs of heavy criticism for her association with him.
Although HyunA still enjoys a faction of loyal fans, there has been a noticeable distancing from her by a part of the fanbase who do not support her or her work anymore. This became evident following the BBC report, as seen in the litany of “Burning Sun” related comments that plagued her Instagram posts.
Below is HyunA’s first Instagram post after the documentary went live and despite having no connection to Jun Hyung or the scandal, the commentary was quite harsh.
She posted again yesterday potentially hinting at a date with her beau, attracting yet another wave of negative reactions.
This was followed by two more posts…
And her latest share practically made no difference to the nature of the bombardment.
What are your thoughts on the backlash HyunA is facing – is it justifiable or has it become excessive?
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FAQs about HyunA and the “Burning Sun” Scandal
Q: What is the “Burning Sun” scandal involving HyunA?
A: HyunA has come under fire from netizens for her relationship with Yong Jun Hyung, a former member of HIGHLIGHT, who was implicated in the “Burning Sun” scandal. Her Instagram posts are flooded with comments from fans expressing disappointment due to her association with someone involved in the controversy.
Q: Did HyunA face any legal consequences because of the scandal?
A: No, HyunA did not face any legal consequences relating to the “Burning Sun” scandal. The focus is mainly on the backlash she is receiving in the court of public opinion.
Q: Has the backlash impacted HyunA’s career or public image?
A: HyunA still retains a loyal following, but the tide of public opinion has turned for a section of her fanbase who have chosen to step back due to her association with Yong Jun Hyung and the scandal. Comments on her social media reflect this shift in sentiment.
Q: What has been the public’s reaction to HyunA’s posts?
A: Many of HyunA’s Instagram posts have been overwhelmed with comments related to the “Burning Sun” situation, with fans expressing their disappointment and criticism, even if the posts are unrelated to the scandal itself.
Q: Are HyunA and Yong Jun Hyung still in a relationship?
A: As of the last reports, HyunA and Yong Jun Hyung are still in a relationship, which has become a point of contention among certain fans.