“I can understand why he looks off in this video…”
Koreaboo
Netizens are worried that BOYNEXTDOOR‘s Jaehyun has lost his spark after a recent controversy.
Earlier in the month, Jaehyun became the center of controversy for his actions while Hearts2Hearts was promoting their new song on M Countdown, where he is an MC.
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It then sparked more criticism about the idol’s behavior around other stars.
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Jaehyun recently did a dance challenge with MEOVV‘s Narin.
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In the video, while Jaehyun’s dancing was immaculate, some noticed it didn’t feel the same as the idol’s past challenges.
Netizens thought that Jaehyun had lost his “spark,” with many saying that after all the hate he got, they weren’t surprised that he was wary, especially around female idols. Yet, some hit back at the discourse, with some saying he was criticized for being too expressive and now for not being bold enough.
The clips sparked controversy among both Korean and international netizens.