Choi Siwon Faces Backlash Over Tribute to Controversial U.S. Commentator
Sep 16, 2025
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On the 12th, Choi Si-won explained on the official fan community bubble that there are many stories related to Charlie Kirk's memorial," he posted a lengthy message.
He was "He was a Christian, a breadwinner, and a husband of a man. Apart from political orientation, I was heartbroken by the tragedy of the loss of life in a shooting during a lecture in front of numerous college students. That's why I paid tribute."
"I appreciate the media's great attention, but I deleted the article because it seemed to be interpreted differently from my intention."I'm explaining this to you because you still give me a lot of attention," he said.
Earlier, Choi posted a photo of Charlie Kirk on his SNS account with the words "REST IN PEACE CHARLIE KIRK".
He also shared a family photo with the phrase "Well done, good and Faithful Servant".
The problem is that Charlie Kirk is a far-right figure known as a close ally of former President Trump. Even after a series of mass destruction, he said, `We have to make some sacrifices to protect the Second Amendment"He was also heavily criticized in the United States for his remarks. The controversy over sexual minority hatred, racism, and absenteeism from the presidential election were also the noises surrounding him.
Fans at home and abroad expressed strong disappointment toward Choi Si-won, who commemorated such a person.
Some fans are campaigning for the '#SIWON_OUT' hashtag on social media, and even accounts demanding withdrawal have appeared.
Meanwhile, Super Junior, to which Choi Si-won belongs, is currently conducting a tour commemorating the 20th anniversary of its debut 'SUPER SHOW 10'.
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