MONSTA X’s Minhyuk faces backlash over dating rumors and fan neglect accusations.
The controversy started when Minhyuk’s alleged influencer girlfriend was revealed months ago. Fans slammed him for supposedly ignoring them and bringing his girlfriend to official MONSTA X schedules. Criticism intensified online.
Minhyuk responded with a lengthy and emotional message on Bubble. He insisted the rumors are false but admitted he’s overwhelmed by the backlash.
Minhyuk:
“I never intended to ignore your words… To the Monbebes who were hurt by my inconsideration, I’m truly sorry again. I believe I must accept the criticism and blame from Monbebes for my actions… The blame and attacks from these rumors are now even reaching my family… I told myself this is a job I must endure, but I don’t think I can take it anymore… I’ve thought hard about what I can do for Monbebes right now… I’m not trying to justify myself or avoid blame. If you felt I was trying to, I’m sorry.”
Minhyuk ended by asking fans whether he should step back from communicating or keep engaging despite the risks of more misunderstandings.
Minhyuk:
“Would it help even a little if I stopped communicating for a while and stepped away, or would that just cause more misunderstanding and make things worse? Would it be better for me to stay by your side even if it leads to new misunderstandings?… What hurts the most right now is that Monbebes think all the affection and love I’ve shown you over time are fake because of the situation.”
Fans remain divided. Many accuse him of guilt-tripping, making excuses, or using the situation to justify distancing from fans. Others sympathize with his vulnerability but question his actions.
Fan reactions include:
- “Why is he making the fans out to be the bad guys when he caused all this?”
- “If he’s dating, fine, but don’t bring the person to official schedules.”
- “Sounds like he’s lost and doesn’t know what to do in this situation.”
- “He should just leave the group and focus on his mental health.”
Meanwhile, Minhyuk’s alleged girlfriend issued a statement on Instagram warning against false rumors and malicious comments, threatening legal action.
The drama continues to stir debate among Monbebes as Minhyuk navigates heavy criticism and his fandom’s fractured trust.
