Controversy Surrounding Idol’s Solo Debut Garners Attention from Netizens

The tone of a JTBC news article on iKON member Junhoe’s solo debut has caused controversy, with many criticizing it for being overly harsh and critical.

The tone of the article has sparked much controversy, affecting both Junhoe and the audience in a profound manner.

Junhoe, who gained recognition for his time with the widely acclaimed K-Pop band iKON, recently embarked on a solo journey with the release of his debut album on July 3rd.

This was a major accomplishment in his professional journey.

Despite this achievement, the JTBC article instead focused on what it perceived as a lackluster response in terms of sales and viewer engagement for the album.

The piece, written by a JTBC journalist, emphasized Junhoe’s album sales numbers, pointing out that it sold a mere 4,657 copies and placed 42nd on the Circle Chart.

iKON’s Junhoe released his first solo album on July 3, nine years after his debut. Although he included different music genres and participated in the album production, the public’s response was so cold that it was hard to receive an evaluation. According to the music chart, his album sales hit 4,657 copies. This was a disappointing result, ranking 42 on the Circle Chart.

– JTBC reporter

The paragraph also highlighted that his music videos had only received modest numbers of viewers and the tracks on the album had comparatively low numbers of listeners.

The fans and netizens were upset by the critical assessment and promptly used online platforms to express their anger.

Could it be because they had much better results as a group? The title song for his solo album reached 14,000 listeners, and the double title track reached only 4,200 listeners. The music video has only 20,000 views even ten days after its initial release. Although he worked hard to release the album, the results show the reality. It also looks like he knows that it’s hard to work alone.

– JTBC reporter

Despite being a solo debut in the cutthroat K-pop industry, the article received criticism for its overly harsh tone, with many noting that this level of criticism is not usually seen.

The article’s tone has caused disappointment and disbelief among netizens, especially those on platforms like theqoo. One user even deemed the article ‘malicious’ and questioned the intentions behind the critical analysis of Junhoe’s solo efforts.

This sentiment reflects the widespread support and understanding for the difficulties faced by individual artists in the K-Pop industry.

Conversely, there has been a robust support for Junhoe’s choice to embark on a solo career.

The commenters have stressed the courage and determination required to leave a successful group like iKON.

BELOW ARE COMMENTS FROM THE NETIZENS:

“The article is too much! It’s already amazing to release solo music without any promotions. My idol doesn’t have good album sales either, but they continue to release music, and I know how hard that can be, so I continue to support them because I want to see them promoted as an artist for a long time.”

“A reporter that writes articles like this wouldn’t know the meaning and thought that goes through a solo album like this.”

“Didn’t even know he released an album. But it is hard for a male solo to succeed..the article is a bit too much.”

“The article is really malicious. I’m even hurt reading it.”

“The article really went too far.”

“They really took it too far.

“What’s with this article? I’m not even a fan and I’m angry about it.”

“I just scrolled down after seeing the title.”

This favorable reaction to the tone of the article highlights the enduring strength and perseverance of K-pop artists.

The negative reaction to the article highlights a larger concern for the way K-pop idols are treated, particularly when they pursue individual projects.

Despite accepting constructive criticism, fans are of the opinion that the JTBC article went too far and could potentially harm Junhoe’s morale and reputation by being unnecessarily harsh.