• "I guess to iKON, illegal drugs isn't a crime"— Netizens Divided over Bobby's Endorsement of B.I Sparking Intense Debate on Social Media

    A recent comment made by Bobby, a member of iKON and solo artist, during a fan sign event has sparked a heated debate in an online community.

    The conversation took an interesting turn when a fan expressed her support for B.I, another former iKON member. Bobby responded by saying, "Please take good care of Hanbin."

    Ever since B.I's departure from iKON in 2019 and subsequent legal issues related to illegal drug use, the remaining members have consistently emphasized that they hold no ill will towards him.

    This was evident in 2020 when iKON released their first album as a six-member group, 'i DECIDE,' featuring four songs with B.I credited as a composer and lyricist.

    While other members like Donghyuk and Kim Jin Hwan have occasionally shown their friendship with B.I on social media, such as birthday wishes and comments on his posts, Bobby has been notably vocal in expressing his support for B.I.

    Despite Bobby actively promoting his recent 3rd full album, 'Sir. Robert,' this ongoing support has once again become a topic of discussion in the online community.

    Some commented,

    "If they decide to stay close privately, that's up to them but… during promotions or on social media, it's best not to mention him."
    "It's fine if they stay friends but just don't mention him when you're promoting as iKON! Don't link the group name we love with a drug user!"
    "I guess to iKON, illegal drugs isn't a crime."
    "If they want to stay buddies then the fans will just have to leave."
    "Plenty of K-Pop idols out there. No need to feel obligated to support a group that's friends with a criminal."
    "I understand that they are real good friends but I also understand that some fans can't forgive him."
    "Even after all these years, iKON is still 'that group that did drugs'."
    "This is why I left a long time ago… it was too much to see the members going back to being friends as if nothing happened."

    Meanwhile, others felt,

    "How can you expect them to just pretend like someone who is obviously a good friend to them doesn't exist? And even if he said that during a fan sign, a fan sign isn't actually meant to be public either."
    "Drug users need to feel that they can still be accepted by society, not shunned by it for their mistakes. I don't think what Bobby said is wrong."
    "Honestly they should have gotten together as 7 members after leaving YG."
    "Are there still fans who support iKON but don't want to see them interacting with B.I? Like, what are you still doing? Do yourself a favor and just spend your energy somewhere else. Most of the fans that are still here now are fine with it."
    "Isn't a fan sign supposed to be a private conversation between a fan and their idol? It seems like someone just wants to stir up hate."
    "Even if they acted like they cut off all contact with iKON, some people would probably still be mad, going, 'How can you just cut off your old friend like that, you're heartless'…"
    "I don't see a problem with the members making decisions themselves to stay friends with him. The only thing that is officially controversial is that they used B.I's songs for the comeback. I'm sure a lot of fans were upset by that."

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  • Lee Jun Young says he felt guilty and cried after acting mean to a grandma in 'Brave Citizen'

    Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

    On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

    During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

    He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

    The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

    “I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

    He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

    “In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

    Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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