LE SSERAFIM’s Eunchae Sticker Controversy: “The Staff Said It Was Okay”

On September 1, images of social media posts from staff members were discovered in online communities, displaying stickers with the words “LE SSERAFIM Mini 4th Album ‘CRAZY’”and the face of Hong Eunchae stuck onto their MacBooks, sprays, tumblers, and other belongings. The staff expressed sentiments such as “She took over when I wasn’t paying attention. Eunchae, be happy”, “My laptop is covered in Eunchae’s presence,”and “CRAZY promotion featuring Eunchae’s influence,”demonstrating their fondness for the female idol.

Despite receiving criticism from certain netizens, Eunchae’s actions were deemed to have “crossed a line.”

The group expressed their concern, stating, “The mere thought of taking off that sticker makes me anxious,””What distinguishes this from someone defacing a historic site like Gyeongbokgung Palace?””Perhaps she is unaware that some individuals are still paying off their MacBooks for two years,””She clearly did not consider the consequences,”and “Why would she adhere an irremovable sticker to someone else’s possessions without their consent?”

However, there were also netizens who believed that the criticism was unwarranted. They argued, “Being a female idol is already difficult, they shouldn’t be getting criticized for something like this,””If the staff didn’t have a problem with it, then why are outsiders causing a commotion?””The staff themselves shared the post, so why all the uproar?”and “If it truly bothered them, they wouldn’t have shared it in the first place.”

Eunchae from LE SSERAFIM has faced controversy over her actions before. In a previous live broadcast, she made a comment that appeared to mock a fan who was attending high school, saying, “Going to school must be tough, right?”while smiling.

At the time, internet users condemned her for her behavior and demanded an apology. Eunchae eventually apologized during the release showcase of her mini 4th album ‘CRAZY’ on August 29, stating, “In the future, I will make a conscious effort to display a more considerate and accountable demeanor.”

Despite this, there were still netizens who believed that the criticism was exaggerated.

The source of the information is from Nate, which can be found at https://news.nate.com/view/20240902n25431?mid=n1008.