tripleS Member Xinyu Faces Backlash for “One China” Statement: “Leave If You Disagree”

On July 12, a series of Xinyu’s messages from the fan communication platform “fromm” started making rounds on various online Korean communities, including TheQoo. In these messages, Xinyu made a contentious claim stating that “Macau has always been Chinese territory, ” also mentioning that “Hong Kong and Taiwan too” fall under the same narrative.

When fans expressed their concerns regarding her statements, urging Xinyu to exercise caution, her reply was unyielding: “Why? Are you worried I’ll get scolded?” She further articulated, “If you don’t agree with my opinion, then don’t come to my fromm.” This response has stirred considerable backlash among fans.

this is so crazy… Tzuyu had to apologize for even mentioning her nation and Xinyu is here saying her nation doesn’t even exist 😭.https://t.co/VVSiyJkVnb pic.twitter.com/VE6OOLcNm1

— franle (@franledande) July 12, 2025

The One China principle, articulated by the Chinese government, asserts that mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau constitute a single nation, with governance centralized in Beijing. This perspective underpins significant geopolitical discussions and controversies.

Xinyu’s comments elicited a wave of negative reactions from Korean netizens, particularly in response to her dismissiveness towards fans who disagreed with her views. Critics emphasized her insensitivity, with one user noting, “It’s clear how she really sees her fans if she tells them to leave for having a different opinion.”

Xinyu, born in 2002, initially rose to fame through Mnet’s survival show “Girls Planet 999” in 2021. She later made her debut as the 15th member of [TripleS], a group recognized for its unique fan-driven model and increasing global appeal.

This incident has reignited discussions on the role of K-pop idols in political matters, inviting scrutiny over whether artists should express political opinions that might alienate diverse international fanbases. The balance between personal freedom of speech and the representational responsibilities of public figures in the global arena has never been more pertinent.

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