ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2023, HONG JI-SO (JOSHUA), A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH KOREAN BOY GROUP SEVENTEEN, CRIED AT A CONCERT HELD AT THE TALL SKY DOME IN SEOUL, WHICH ATTRACTED THE ATTENTION OF NETIZENS.
IT IS REPORTED THAT HONG ZHIXIU SAID AT THE CONCERT THAT "I HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN THE DRIVING FORCE I GOT FROM CLADS (SEVENTEEN'S FAN NAME), AND WILL ALWAYS WORK HARD TO BETTER CONVEY MY HEART TO CLADS", AND THEN BURST INTO TEARS. The scene was filmed by fans and media at the scene and sparked heated discussions on social media.
Some netizens believe that Hong Zhixiu's crying is because he has recently been exposed to a relationship, and he is worried that this will affect the relationship between him and fans. According to South Korean media reports, Hong Ji-so and a Chinese girlfriend outside the circle are dating, the two have been in a relationship for three years and have lived together.
The woman is an Internet celebrity named Lu R April, who has posted romantic items, birthday parties and travel photos with Hong Zhixiu on Instagram. The two were also photographed by witnesses going in and out of Hong Zhixiu's home and traveling overseas. All this evidence was discovered by Korean netizens and widely spread on the Internet.
FOR HONG ZHIXIU'S ROMANCE, SEVENTEEN FANS HAVE MIXED REACTIONS. Some people expressed their blessings and support, believing that Hong Ji-so had the right to pursue his own happiness, and also hoped that he could be honest about his love. But some people expressed disappointment and anger, believing that Hong Zhixiu deceived the feelings of fans and did not respect the feelings of fans. In particular, there are rumors that Hong Zhixiu invited his girlfriend and her friends to sit in the VIP seat to watch the performance and greet them at the concert. This made some fans feel insulted and snubbed.
AT PRESENT, HYBE, THE BROKERAGE COMPANY TO WHICH SEVENTEEN BELONGS, HAS NOT OFFICIALLY RESPONDED TO HONG ZHIXIU'S ROMANCE. According to Korean media reports, HYBE said: "The two are now in the late stage, so they are very open" and "have been in love for a long time and are in the process of talking about marriage". Relevant people from the woman's brokerage company also admitted her relationship with Hong Zhixiu, and expressed "hope that the two will achieve positive results." For these news, some netizens questioned their authenticity, and some netizens called on everyone not to interfere in the private life of artists.
THE IMPACT OF THIS INCIDENT ON SEVENTEEN AND HONG JI-SO IS TWO-SIDED. On the one hand, they may lose the support and trust of some fans because of the exposure of the relationship, and they may also be attacked and boycotted by some irrational fans. This will cause certain stress and damage to their psychology and career.
On the other hand, they may also be blessed and understood by more people because of the openness of the romance, and may also attract more new fans who are interested in their music and personality. This will help and encourage their happiness and growth.
The impact of this event on fans and the public is also manifold. On the one hand, they may be surprised and disappointed by Hong Ji-so's romance, or they may become curious and concerned about his private life with his girlfriend. THIS MAY AFFECT THEIR DEDICATION AND APPRECIATION OF SEVENTEEN'S MUSIC AND PERFORMANCES.
On the other hand, they may also feel happy and respected because of Hong Ji-so's romance, and may also pray and bless him and his girlfriend for happiness and the future. THIS MAY INCREASE THEIR IDENTIFICATION WITH AND AFFECTION FOR SEVENTEEN'S HUMANITY AND SINCERITY.
The impact of this event on the media and society is also worth paying attention to. On the one hand, they may generate more gossip and hype because of Hong Zhixiu's romance, and may also invade and expose his and his girlfriend's privacy. This can compromise their work ethic and social responsibility.
On the other hand, they may also show more respect and rationality because of Hong Jixiu's romance, and may also support and protect his and his girlfriend's choice. This may elevate to their media literacy and social civility.
This incident has some implications for us. First of all, we should respect the private life of artists and not interfere too much or criticize their love. Artists are also ordinary people, they have the right to pursue their own happiness, and they also have the obligation to protect their privacy. We should look at the relationship of artists with a mature and rational attitude, and do not use our own expectations or prejudices to bind or hurt them.
Second, we should pay attention to the professional performance of artists and not pay too much attention to or pursue their private lives. Artists attract us with their own music and stage, we should evaluate the works of artists with a professional and appreciative vision, and do not use our curiosity or fanaticism to interfere or influence them. Finally, we should support the personal growth of artists and not overprotect or limit their development.
Artists are constantly learning and improving to improve their level and charm, we should accompany the journey of artists with an encouraging and trusting attitude, and do not use their own worries or burdens to hinder or suppress them.
SEVENTEEN is a 13-member Korean boy band that debuted in 2015 and gained widespread popularity with its outstanding stage performance and diverse musical styles. They have received several music awards and accolades and have a loyal fan base worldwide. They recently wrapped up their concert in South Korea and will start touring Japan in September.