ONF’s Hyojin faces backlash after emotional Bubble message goes viral
ONF’s Hyojin is under fire after revealing a hurtful fan message he received on the paid fan app, Bubble. The exchange has gone viral, sparking heated debate over abuse artists face through direct messaging platforms.
Hyojin responded to a fan message that criticized his lack of communication.
Fan message: “Shouldn’t you at least say something like ‘I’m sorry I couldn’t reach out’?? This is honestly ridiculous.”
Hyojin: “I’m sorry…”
Hyojin: “Hey…”
Hyojin: “It’s just…”
Hyojin: “I do feel sorry for being away so long.”
Hyojin: “I’m trying to be okay.”
Hyojin: “My heart feels like it’s going to explode every time I read the comments.”
Hyojin: “It’s not that I’m ignoring the kind words. Really.”
Fans are calling for better safeguards on apps like Bubble and Weverse, where private messages go unmonitored. Since users can’t see others’ messages, abusive content often slips by unnoticed unless idols publicly address it.
Online reactions include:
- “They think paying 5,000 won gives them the right to say whatever they want~ That’s just a new form of power-tripping. This isn’t communication, it’s ridiculous lol.”
- “Some people treat paid messaging like an emotional trash can. Just use ChatGPT or something;”
- “If it’s paid messaging, the idol probably assumes the sender is a fan… Imagine how much more it hurts when those fans attack them. Stay strong”
- “I wish you could see how other subscribers reply too… And add a report button next to it. If you tap on what the artist sees, it would show a full list of fan replies.”
- “Why act like that if you claim to like them?”
- “This is just so sad. He probably needs mental health support. If I were an idol, I’d probably end up with a panic disorder too.”
The controversy highlights ongoing concerns about the mental health risks idols face with paid direct messaging apps. Fans and netizens are watching closely as calls for reform grow louder.
