“Why would you allow that creep to meet Winter.”
Netizens show dismay over a TikTok collaboration between Aespa’s Winter and the disputed MC.
Broadcaster and performer Park Myung Soo, with over 30 years in entertainment, dressed up as ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo in a recent teaser, leading to negative feedback.
Subsequently, the broadcast showcased Winter and Park Myung Soo mimicking emotional sequences from the venerated K-Drama Queen of Tears.
Park Myung Soo partook in aespa’s “Armageddon” challenge on TikTok after the episode aired.
The TikTok upload was met with a barrage of disapproving comments from the online community.
@aespa_official Armageddon with #EUNSOOCHA #차은수 #WINTER #윈터 #aespa #에스파 #aespaArmageddon #박명수 #얼굴천재차은수
Criticism aimed at SM Entertainment for the MC’s proximity to Winter filled the internet, along with a chorus of voices wishing to “save” the Aespa member.
The backlash continued on Twitter after the TikTok’s release.
get away from her
pic.twitter.com/StFwj3UtMN https://t.co/MpeZYtTFNi
— shinto (@killingryujeong) June 13, 2024
https://t.co/Y5Uzf7eiab pic.twitter.com/Mx8Jg0SqHW
— mia (@ning2won) June 13, 2024
imagine promoting that creepy old man fawning over winter instead of giselle’s collab? like are you kidding me? get that ugly man away from winter! https://t.co/RkaGwdCm4L
— 𓆩𖹭𓆪 (@aerinoglossy) June 13, 2024
More footage highlighting Park Myung Soo’s objectionable behavior with female idols re-emerged, perpetuating worries about his interactions with younger female celebrities.
You can read the initial coverage below.
Married Entertainer’s “Obsession” With aespa’s Winter Goes “Too Far,” Grossing Fans Out
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FAQs:
What caused the backlash against Aespa’s Winter and Park Myung Soo’s TikTok?
Netizens were displeased with Park Myung Soo’s cosplay as Cha Eunwoo and his recreation of romantic scenes with Winter. They expressed concerns about his proximity to the younger idol and criticized SM Entertainment for allowing the collaboration.
Who is Park Myung Soo?
Park Myung Soo is a well-known comedian, MC, singer, and songwriter who has worked in the South Korean entertainment industry for more than thirty years.
How have fans and netizens reacted?
Fans and netizens have shown their discomfort and criticism on social media platforms such as TikTok and Twitter, with some demanding that SM Entertainment keep Park Myung Soo away from Winter and other young female idols.
Has SM Entertainment responded to the controversy?
As of the knowledge cutoff date, there are no official statements from SM Entertainment regarding the backlash from the collaboration.