Wikitree updates on Taeyong's homophobic comment & body shaming

Summary of the Wikitree article:

1) Taeyong's homophobic comment on graduation album was indeed written by him. However, the student said, "I was a close friend of Taeyong's. The comment didn't offend me at all."

2) As soon as Taeyong finished his US promotions, he came to Korea and met up with a victim of body shaming. The victim started crying and it took an hour for them to start talking. Taeyong first began by apologizing to the victim. They talked for 2 hours and the victim forgave him eventually.

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Pann: NCT Taeyong apologized

1. [+228, -60] So the person who publicized the homophobic comment wasn't the actual student ㅋㅋㅋㅋ I thought it was the student who publicized it. It turns out that the student is actually a close friend and it was a third person who made it a big deal ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

2. [+214, -63] A lot of non-fans will misunderstand when reading this article. It makes it seem like Lee Taeyong is the one who started all the bullying. Since this article is saying that all his past controversies are true, people will think his scamming controversy is also true. I thought his scams were true but they weren't. They were just failed transactions.

3. [+125, -23] Us fans never claimed that Taeyong didn't do anything wrong in the past. We were staying neutral until there was an official statement. It was just trolls and antis who were trying to bring hate to our fandom. We've seen how Taeyong has been reflecting and apologizing for his past mistakes. That's why we've been cheering for him. He must've been tired from his Super M promotions in the US. I'm so glad that he met the victim and apologized as soon as he came back to Korea. Please know that fans aren't shielding him blindly.

4. [+98, -17] I'm not saying that what he did was good but I'm surprised because I've never seen an idol who apologized directly like this. A lot of popular idols have controversies of school bullying and bad comments.

5. [+85, -5] I'm not saying that the comment on graduation album isn't problematic but the student was a close friend and he didn't find it offensive at all. I just don't understand why a third person bothered to publicized it by showing it to sexual minorities. I'm also unsure if we could judge him for something he did 10 years ago.

6. [+67, -7] Wow, he still met up with the victim and apologized. The victim did forgive him and want him to promote, so... And he didn't out the gay student.

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NCT Taeyong insulted a gay student in graduation album?

"I had fun times with everyone and everyone had a good personality. I believe you'll all succeed but (student's name) won't because he's gay. I guarantee it." - Lee Tae Yong


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Pann: NCT Taeyong insults homosexuals

1. [+220, -13] "Everybody will succeed but you never will because you're gay"? Is he crazy? Super M is to advance into the US so I'm sure the US is sensitive about things like this. His character...

2. [+183, -5] The victim of body shaming by Taeyong is also trying to get an apology but SM is ignoring her.

3. [+163, -8] He sexually harassed 2NE1, too. Someone said they liked 2NE1's video and Taeyong replied and said they must like porn.

4. [+95, -1] He wrote this on a graduation album where everybody can see. The person who publicized this is a sexual minority. Even if the student wasn't actually gay, Taeyong is still punishable for defamation of character. Taeyong is a criminal.

5. [+90, -0] "You'll never succeed because you're gay ㅋㅋㅋㅋ" He's totally insane.

6. [+86, -0] Why do the fans try to claim that he apologized ㅋㅋ Of course he should apologize. Even if he's forgiven, his fault still doesn't disappear. Taeyong said he's in pain from the guilt but he actually didn't apologize to his victims? You guys hate it when we say NCT won't succeed because of Taeyong, but you should be behaving better.

7. [+72, -0] I can only think of karma when I see him. He used to body-shame girls and now he's getting insulted for his proportions. He said the student won't succeed because he's gay and now people are criticizing him for being the reason for his group's failure.

8. [+71, -1] He wrote that on a graduation album? The gay comment is gross enough but isn't that literally a curse?

9. [+58, -1] I can see his character. Why do people like him?

10. [+52, -0] He didn't succeed even though he's not gay.

11. [+45, -0] His fans said he cried and apologized, so I watched the video. He didn't specify anyone, he said ambiguously that he was sorry to those who were hurt. His main point was thanking the members for believing him.

12. [+42, -3] The reason why NCT is flopping.

13. [+42, -0] It's not a mistake he made from being unaware. He did that because he's actually a really bad person. The fact that he even thought of saying things like this is terrible.

14. [+34, -3] Hong Konger Lucas and the majority of Chinese members support the Chinese government as well. I find NCT's name disgusting already.

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Yesung and Taeyong get criticized for interrupting Eunji's win on Inkigayo

When Eunji was saying her winning speech, Yesung & Taeyong came and stood behind her

When she was done with her winning speech and the MCs started talking, they stood behind the MCs

When Eunji sang her encore song, they came behind her again and Yesung waved his hands

 

Youtube thumbnail shows the three of them

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Pann: The second Road Boyz, Yesung and Taeyong

1. [+243, -47] Taeyong didn't do it voluntarily. Yesung put his arm around him and dragged him along ㅋㅋ Apink fans also said they noticed Taeyong being uncomfortable and they don't have anything against him. Don't criticize both together! I'm worried that Taeyong might get hate for something he didn't do because of his bad past.

2. [+165, -27] What pisses me off is that Yesung fans are being mad. Go on Twitter, they're a mess. "Your earnings are a joke." "Your results are a joke." "You don't even win a daesang after 5 years?" "Only 6.9 billion won of earnings?" "She didn't act like a hoobae." So how was she supposed to act then? Not just Pann, but Instiz users are also criticizing him harshly when they're known for shielding everything. But it's only Twitter that they're calling it a witchhunt and that the cameras followed Yesung. They can just apologize with one word but they're bashing Apink instead. It pisses me off.

3. [+158, -17] I don't want to mention this but it's so frustrating. Even after the show ended, he still danced behind Eunji.

4. [+107, -5] I feel so bad for Eunji ㅋㅋ She won #1 on a public channel for the first time but she got her spotlight stolen and she's getting unnecessary hate, fuck.

5. [+98, -4] Attention whore

6. [+87, -5] Who are they to be acting mad? If Yesung won #1 and Eunji did the same thing, they would've criticized her hard.

(Elf insulting Apink and Apink fans)

7. [+85, -4] I was flipping through the channels and I thought Yesung was winning #1 but Eunji was crying. The winner turned out to be Eunji ㅋㅋ

8. [+73, -2] Imagine if Eunji did this. She would've gotten all sorts of insults. But they're criticizing Apink fans instead.

9. [+71, -3] It's her solo debut in 5 years and her first win on a public channel. This video will follow her for the rest of her career and it's very precious for Eunji and her fans. It makes me more upset ㅠㅠ He should've been more considerate for his hoobae who was crying in front of him.

10. [+62, -16] Honestly, I don't know the result for Super Junior vs Apink, but if we're talking about Yesung vs Eunji, isn't Eunji more famous? Who are they to be mentioning his popularity ㅋㅋㅋㅋ I didn't even know how Yesung looked like.

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NCT Taeyong gains fans(!) on Instiz

Note: Instiz is a purely fan-based site. Negative comments are not allowed (they get deleted immediately) and the users are mostly teens that are hardcore fans.

"Does this happen every time there's a controversy of an idol's past? On every post, there are sarcastic comments talking about his scamming ㅋㅋ I don't know if it's because he just debuted but people are exaggerating."

"Taeyong's scamming was wrong but the comments on Instiz are so harsh ㅠㅠ It's a wrongdoing indeed but people even diss his looks... I can understand criticisms towards his wrongdoing but why are they being sarcastic ㅠㅠ It's pure hate that's covered with criticisms."

"NCT Taeyong ㅋㅋㅋㅋ His image is completely different from what I had expected. I thought he'd be a fierce character but he's actually so cute ㅋㅋㅋ"

- I watched V app and he was cute ㅋㅋ

- It's my choice to like him, why do they keep mentioning his scamming incident? I know he was wrong but I'm not even shielding him, I'm only calling him cute. But they mention his image-making and stuff..."

- People mention someone's controversy until the end ㅋㅋ My bias' controversy has been mentioned for 4 years ㅋㅋ You can't help it

- Did you watch V app? He's so cute, I'm about to stan him...

- He's really cute ㅋㅋ I thought he and Ten were fierce when I watched the music video but his voice sounds like a baby and he's cute ㅋㅋㅋ

- The OP only called him cute, why are people mentioning his scamming here? Your comments can be flagged, you're not allowed to talk about it on this kind of post.

-- Yes, I flagged the comments

-- I already flagged all those comments ㅋㅋ

"I like Lee Taeyong. I'm confident. I was a fan since he was unveiled as a Rookies. I'm not shielding his controversy. I'm his fan and I know all the criticisms he's getting, I can't believe people are criticizing me... It's sad that I can't even stan my bias."

- I'm confident!!!! I love you Taeyong!!!

- Me too ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Why can't we be confident as fans? We're not even shielding him, we just like him

"Why don't they think hateful comments are also a crime? Those that are calling Taeyong a criminal along with sarcastic comments are also criminals."

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Pann: What we worried about Taeyong has happened

1. [+333, -32] Instiz bitches are fucking disgusting

2. [+285, -12] I really don't understand. I'd understand if they like him without knowing his past but I'm amazed and dumbfounded that people still like him despite knowing his past. He has a past of misogyny, curses, and even scamming. Even though his personality is hidden for now, it'll be exposed in the future no matter what. If I were him, I wouldn't be an idol because I'd feel ashamed.

3. [+222, -190] Well, a druggie and a speed driver who almost killed someone on the road are still promoting. Taeyong's incident happened pre-debut so he has no fans to shield him ㅋㅋㅋ

4. [+67, -3] Instiz is a weird site. They defend Taeyong and when Hyunseung was controversial for his behavior, a lot of comments said "B2ST is six".

5. [+65, -0] I read a post about Taeyong and a comment said that fans will soon start defending him. It reminds me of the post.

6. [+60, -0] When I first saw Instiz, I thought all the users were well-mannered because they talked nicely. But I find the site more and more weird... They shield celebrities excessively. They shield every controversy even if deserves criticisms. Even if it's not their bias, they still shield the celebrity. The site made me suffocate.

7. [+57, -3] I hope they realize that the problem of Taeyong isn't just some pictures of underage drinking and smoking. He committed a crime that affected others. EXO Baekhyun and Pledis Minkyung had iljin rumors because of their underage drinking pictures, but people didn't really mind it because they didn't bully others. Taeyong's case is much worse, he needs to be punished by law.

8. [+51, -0] Taeyong will still be thinking, "They're fucking fat ㅋㅋㅋ They're so ugly ㅋㅋㅋ" as he looks at those fans.

9. [+41, -0] If they like him that much, then they should make lightsticks with bricks

10. [+40, -1] I honestly think Taeyong's past is the worst out of all idols. A lot of idols have iljin rumors and underage drinking pictures. They were indeed delinquents but we can't guarantee that they have a bad personality. Taeyong's past proves enough of his bad personality.

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Trainee visuals: One (YG) vs Taeyong (SM)

One (YG)

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Taeyong (SM)

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Pann: Trainee visual battle, YG vs SM

1. [+342, -2] The second kid looks like he won't send me the goods I purchase, so no for him...

2. [+160, -7] For visual, it's definitely Taeyong, but he has a trashy personality. One seemed really kind on Show Me The Money.

3. [+143, -1] Taeyong is more traditionally handsome but people prefer One's face... especially people in their 20's.

4. [+59, -0] I'm an SM stan but I honestly think One is more handsome. Rookies kids all look unnaturally handsome. I'm not an anti. I don't like Taeyong because of his controversies.

5. [+50, -1] Their visuals are equal but One slays with his talent and personality.

6. [+37, -0] One is my type, his looks and aura

7. [+33, -2] One >>>> Scammer Yong

8. [+31, -0] That fucking scammer has a legendary face, fuck.

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