Netizens Angered as NCT Member Got Violently Hit By Japanese Show Host

On June 27, discussions about the treatment of an NCT Wish member by the host on a popular Japanese broadcast were posted on the Korean forums ‘theqoo’ and ‘Instiz’, garnering a significant amount of attention.

While NCT WISH was promoting their album, ‘Songbird’ in Japan, a comedian pushed a member. Some say it is traditional joke in Japan and some say its too aggressive. Controversy has made The member, Sakuya was born in 2007. #nctwish #SAKUYA pic.twitter.com/IeSmYWVXRy

— KoreadeoK (@koreadeok) June 27, 2024

The previously mentioned topics revolve around a gif featuring Sakuya, a member of NCT’s Japanese unit, NCT Wish, being forcefully struck by a Japanese talk show host during a televised appearance. This incident sparked widespread shock and anger among netizens and fans, who noticed that Sakuya’s hand movements were not in sync with the host’s.

Despite Sakuya being a minor, the fact that she was treated harshly shocked many people and caused anger towards the TV industry for allowing such treatment to still occur in present times.

The following are a few remarks from internet users:

Is this common on Japanese broadcasts??? Why would they hit somebody like that over a small mistake?
Wow this is so wrong to witness. Even if this is culture, there’s no denying that it’s weird and wrong
This show is known for things like this… Even Japanese celebrities are harshly hit too
What type of culture is this?
Japanese shows really go overboard with the rude actions, making them uncomfortable to watch

References: theqoo, Instiz, Krb