He quickly deleted the posts.
Shinhwa‘s Kim Dongwan is facing criticism after publicly showing support for MC Dingdong amid his ongoing controversy.On March 22, Kim Dongwan took to social media and wrote, “Anyone want to support Dingdong for no reason!?”
He also shared a post from MC Dingdong’s account, drawing attention from netizens. The timing of his message quickly became a point of contention. MC Dingdong is currently embroiled in controversy after being accused of physically assaulting a female BJ (broadcast jockey) during a livestream.
The incident reportedly occurred when the BJ mentioned his past drunk driving offense from 2022, prompting him to grab her by the hair.
As a result, Kim Dongwan’s public show of support has been met with strong backlash. Many netizens expressed disappointment, with one commenting, “Please age gracefully. Don’t make fans who supported you for years feel this miserable.” Others criticized him for appearing to defend someone involved in repeated controversies, especially given the seriousness of the allegations.
While Kim Dongwan has yet to clarify his stance, the situation has sparked heated debate online about celebrity accountability and public endorsements during controversies. The posts were soon deleted.