Recently, DAY6 Dowoon’s Instagram reel garnered much controversy online.
In the reel, he was seen playing the drums while wearing his military uniform.
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지금 군복입고 드럼치는 거냐고… pic.twitter.com/SUdi0f7QUY— eunyu__pil🕯️ (@xxeunyu__23) December 5, 2024
This garnered a mixed response from fans, considering the current protests going on in Korea.
“Dowoon posted an Instagram reel while playing the drums in a military uniform.
Filming it in the past and posting it now-> a high degree of intentionality.
Not knowing what’s going on and posting it-> just plain idiocy.
No matter which one it is, his actions were stupid, so stop trying to defend him. If you have a brain and live in this country, how can you not know? This is not something you can defend. F*ck, watch the news, Dowoon.”
그래요 도운이가 이 시국에 군복바지 입은거 잘못이라 생각할 수 있죠 시국이 시국인지라 근데 이 시국이 문제라 더 예민한 거 이해하지만 도운이 탈퇴 성명문까지 적는다고요? 뭐 그룹 이미지 회복과 멤버들 신뢰? 팬덤 내부 혼란? 그대들이 하고 있는 거 아닌가요? 미친 건 대통령만으로도 충분해요
— 포_테토*•؎ •*🕯️ (@po_teto0) December 8, 2024
I understand that you might think it’s wrong for Dowoon to wear military pants during times like this. These times are what they are, and I understand that people are more sensitive, but making a withdrawal statement? Restoring the group’s image and confusion with the fandom…isn’t this what you guys are doing? The President issue alone is crazy enough.
Recently, a statement requesting the withdrawal of Dowoon from the group was posted online.
“Statement Requesting Withdrawal of DAY6’s Dowoon Due To Military Uniform Controversy
Recently, DAY6’s Dowoon posted a drum practice video on his social media wearing his military uniform, which has caused controversy among domestic and international fans. We have gathered fans’ opinions and want to inform you of our position.
1. Background of the problem and its severity
The video of Dowoon wearing a military uniform deals with a sensitive topic currently and is considered an action that lacks responsibility as a public figure. With the current situation, filming in a military uniform can be seen as an act of betrayal of trust to the fans and the public. This has also hurt the group’s reputation, leaving many fans disappointed. This is not just an individual mistake, as it can expand to group criticism.
2. Need for measures to protect the group’s reputation
DAY6 is a group loved for its music and sincerity. However, this controversy has damaged the group’s reputation and caused confusion within the fandom. JYP must clearly state the position they will take on Dowoon’s actions to protect the group’s image. We strongly urge Dowoon’s withdrawal from the group to ensure the group activities of the remaining members. We believe this is an essential measure that needs to be taken for the group’s future and restoring fans’ trust.
Demands
1. We request that JYP Entertainment quickly make an official announcement regarding Dowoon’s controversy.
2. We request that Dowoon withdraw from the group and devise a plan to restore the group’s image and maintain member’s trust.
3. We request that you understand the sense of responsibility as a public figure and take internal management measures to prevent similar cases from happening again.
As we love DAY6 unwaveringly, we hope that this controversy will not impact the group’s future. The fans hope that they will regain the reputation and trust they have built and that they will continue to receive even more love going forward.
From DAY6 fans, MYDAY”
With this, many netizens wondered if this was necessary and felt that it only depicted the opinions of a select few.
- “What the…they just posted that themselves.”
- “This only has 89 likes…”
- “I can see that they’ve gone overboard, and I’m not even a fan.”
- “What do they mean ‘MYDAYS’..this is something an individual has done independently.”
- “We don’t want this. I was someone who wanted them to take down the post too, but they’ve really gone too far.”
- “They are going way too overboard.”
- “Withdraw from the group because of this? But then I saw this was posted by one person..what are they doing.”
- “What is going on.”
- “Is this really a problem that calls for withdrawal from the group?”
- “Going overboard…”
- “They’ve gone too far.”
- “Are they serious? Is this really something fans wrote?”
- “Is this really something that calls for withdrawal.”
- “Report the account.”
- “They posted this themselves. This is not the opinion of all fans and we’ve never even mentioned it or given them our opinions.”
Source: instiz
