aespa’s Giselle is facing backlash after being linked to convicted rapper Sik-K on social media.
The controversy blew up when netizens spotted Giselle’s May 27 Instagram post using Sik-K’s track “LOV3” as background music. The post resurfaced after Sik-K commented, “I have to show it again.” Giselle liked his comment, sparking outrage.
Sik-K was previously sentenced to 10 months in prison, suspended for two years, for illegal drug use. This association upset many fans given the strict public image expected of idols.
Comments on the issue include:
“Druggie.”
“Yikes… Of all people, a female idol?”
“What the……”
“This really feels unnecessary.”
“Drugs… seriously, was that necessary?”
Netizens are questioning why a top female idol would openly interact with someone convicted of drug offenses. The incident is gaining traction and causing major discomfort among the Korean online community.
No official response has been reported from aespa or SM Entertainment so far.
