The Nate Pann post, which went live on November 2, 2024, humorously criticized the group’s tendency to “go silent” during controversies and then reappear as if nothing happened. The original poster described SEVENTEEN as “comedians of this era,” mocking the group’s apparent lack of response to issues related to their agency.
The post quickly went viral, amassing around 70,000 views and countless comments. It reads:
“SEVENTEEN going completely silent as a group is hilarious. I can already picture them going on their world tour, reappearing as if nothing happened, laughing like usual. They never clarify or apologize, just try to sweep things under the rug—it’s really annoying. They feel like a pack of ‘manly men’ who refuse to own up.”
This sparked heated reactions, with fans and netizens voicing mixed opinions on SEVENTEEN’s perceived approach to controversy and responsibility.
Netizens Weigh In on SEVENTEEN’s Silence
The comments under the post revealed both criticism and defense of SEVENTEEN. Some felt that SEVENTEEN and HYBE should be more transparent and address recent issues. Others argued that SEVENTEEN shouldn’t be held accountable for decisions made by their agency.
- “While I get the intention, I wish they would apologize for dragging other female idols from different companies into this. They don’t need to mention others to address their own situation.”
- “Forget everything else—even if SEVENTEEN fans defend them, Hoshi tagging Karina out of nowhere was crossing the line. Karina’s already been dealing with rumors and harassment. Why bring more attention to her? It feels like Hoshi used her as an excuse to distance himself from HYBE, which seems really low.”
- “The way he’s using someone else, especially a younger idol, to express his frustrations is frustrating.”
- “Hoshi tagging Karina unnecessarily felt like he was trying to use her for his own gains. She’s already faced so much backlash from HYBE fans—it just added more to her burden.”
Some commenters, however, came to SEVENTEEN’s defense, arguing that the group doesn’t owe an explanation for agency matters:
- “Did SEVENTEEN commit any crime here? They’ve posted personal thoughts, and now people are jumping at the chance to criticize everything. Do they really need to apologize? What are they supposed to do? If they speak up, they’ll only get attacked further.”
- “Now people are demanding SEVENTEEN apologize for things even HYBE isn’t addressing. They’re being treated as if they personally wrote HYBE’s internal reports or something.”
This incident comes on the heels of several allegations surrounding HYBE and its artists, with netizens questioning the label’s transparency and decisions. Fans have also brought up SEVENTEEN’s silence on the matter, noting that this isn’t the first time the group has refrained from addressing agency controversies.
Source: Pann
