SEVENTEEN Jun Sparks Controversy Over Director’s Disrespectful Comments

Despite being a dominant force in the K-Pop industry, SEVENTEEN has encountered numerous obstacles on their path to achievement. The recent disclosure by Jun regarding a director’s derogatory comments after their debut has caused a wave of fury among their supporters, highlighting the group’s unwavering journey.

During a recent event, Jun shared a story about an experience SEVENTEEN had early in their career, where they encountered negativity. After making their debut and appearing on a show, they came across a director who did not respond positively.

[17’S] #1st place on Music Bank 🥳Precious 1st place made by CARATs❤️‍🔥I’ll always be with you💫 #Let’s rise together to the peak #Thank you CARATs 💎 pic.twitter.com/LiSJwdqbTW

— SEVENTEEN (@pledis_17) May 17, 2024

SEVENTEEN JUN (Photo : Twitter Video SS capture)

“The director said that he thought that SEVENTEEN wouldn’t be popular, but we still had to smile at him then continued to work hard,”Jun shared.

After being informed of Jun’s story, netizens continued to express their outrage towards the mistreatment that SEVENTEEN faced during their time as rookies.

The bullying SVT had to go through from the industry during their rookies years is crazy. Their countless stories about people always putting them down plus they were so young then too. I’m so amazed they’re able to remain good natured & amiable after all they’ve been through. https://t.co/oilFgsRgLV

— 하은이🪽🩷🩵 | J x W THIS MAN 6.17 (@haeunnie14) May 23, 2024

tbh this is probably why mingyus line in lalali (“split the money in one thirteenth/but still stuffed) is one of my favorites: its the ultimate slap in the face to everyone in the early days who had no faith or belief in them because of the size of the grppic.twitter.com/Dgk86HjpoL https://t.co/mCLQKwGhB6

— noor 💘🍒 (@mingyujaan) May 23, 2024

“We build a building from our basement unit””You guys ghosted us 3 years ago, you didn’t know, you never expected us to get this big””Are you watching? Even though it took a while, we got the grand prize””Been touring domes now, haven’t you heard now stadium tours now”pic.twitter.com/V0deJN1jfa

— ces 🫧 (@joshuihuii) May 23, 2024

and this is why carats get mad as hell when someone on twitter dot com discredits seventeen. to simply say “they went thru so much & they worked hard”is an understatement. they went thru hell & high water to be where they are now & there are evidences of that on the internet. https://t.co/hweAdLYwdh

— 🌸 claire 🌸 (@jjongjjonggirl) May 23, 2024

Several CARATs, the devoted fanbase of SEVENTEEN, remembered previous occasions in which the group directly addressed criticism. Whether through powerful lyrics or heartfelt speeches, SEVENTEEN has consistently demonstrated strength and perseverance in the midst of challenges.

Although faced with initial skepticism and challenges, SEVENTEEN has defied all doubters with their tremendous success and influence in the industry. Starting from their humble roots in a green basement to achieving notable accolades, the group’s journey is a testament to their unwavering commitment and exceptional talent.

At the same time, SEVENTEEN’s Jun caused a stir with an unacceptable remark he made while appearing in a video with fellow member Wonwoo for ODG. While talking about BTS songs with a child, Jun expressed his appreciation for “Blood, Sweat & Tears”and its “seductive”nature, stating, “We’re 11 years old. We are now capable of doing mature things.”

Upon making this comment, netizens expressed their disapproval, deeming it unsuitable, particularly in the presence of a minor. Many demanded an apology and corrective measures from both Jun and his management team, stressing the significance of idols setting a good example as role models.

Although some individuals noted Jun’s swift apology and proposed taking into account the possibility of language barriers due to Jun’s non-native English speaking background, Jun still must confront the difficulties of facing public scrutiny and backlash on social media as the discussions continue, showcasing the difficulties of managing fame in the modern era.