MeloMance’s Kim Min Seok, along with actors Kim Min Seok and Kim Sung Cheol, are facing major backlash after being linked to a controversial social media post that objectifies female idols.
On February 2, an online community post exposed the three celebrities for engaging with an Instagram account known for hosting polls that rank girl group members based on their bodies.
According to reports, MeloMance’s Kim Min Seok participated in one of these preference polls last month on the 22nd.
Meanwhile, actor Kim Min Seok (with the same name) was caught interacting with the same account’s post seven weeks ago, leaving a comment using a meme often seen in male-dominated online communities—many interpreted it as a disapproving reaction.
Similarly, actor Kim Sung Cheol was also found to have engaged with another girl group ranking poll seven weeks ago.
The social media posts in question reportedly featured slow-motion clips of female idols performing on stage, with an intentional focus on certain body parts.
Netizens reacted strongly, criticizing their actions:
“That account is made for sexual harassment. Why would they engage with it using their real accounts?”
“This is so creepy. They should know better.”
“They work in the same industry as these idols… Did they not think at all?”
As backlash grows, fans are now waiting to see if the three will respond to the controversy.
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