Block B’s U-Kwon sparks backlash for refusing to date publicly
Block B’s U-Kwon is facing heavy backlash after his blunt reply to a fan about why he stopped dating openly went viral.
On a fan-messaging app, a fan wished him happiness. U-Kwon shot back:
Fan: I hope Oppa will be happy.
U-Kwon: I dated publicly after hearing this, and all my fans hated me. Dating my ass.
The reaction online was ruthless. Netizens slammed both U-Kwon and his fans for the exchange.
Comments included:
“At this point, his fans are a problem too. They continue to support a guy like him only to get answers like that on a subscription platform.”
“I guess he can just do whatever he wants.”
“I’m not a fan, but I heard about this from my friends, who were freaking out over this.”
“You’re the one who chose this job, then do something else instead of an idol!”
“What’s his problem?”
“He’s making it sound like the fans who stayed with him to the end are the ones who are at fault here.”
“Is that the only type of happiness to you?”
“How is dating happiness…so stupid?”
U-Kwon’s relationship history adds fuel to the fire. He went public with model Jeon Seun Hye in 2012 after struggling with secrecy. The couple broke up in 2022 after ten years but reportedly remain good friends.
Fans are still unpacking U-Kwon’s harsh stance on public dating and what it means for his fandom now. The drama is gaining traction with netizens monitoring the situation closely.
