Trot fandom culture of Hwang Young-woong’s ‘Bad Samaritan Act’

Controversy over Hwang Young-woong continues. Fandom supporting Hwang Young-woong also added fuel to the fire. I crossed the line because I was acting for my artist who was in dire straits. It shows a wrong example of the ‘Good Samaritan Law’.

The hottest potato in the Trot world recently is Hwang Young-woong. Hwang Young-woong, who was mentioned as an overwhelming candidate for the championship in ‘Burning Trotman’. His other side was different from what the public knew. During his school years, he committed frequent assaults, and in fact, many victims reported Hwang Young-woong.

The problem arose from ‘Burning Trotman’ and Hwang Young-woong’s stubbornness. This is because although revelations about Hwang Young-woong poured out every day, no response or stance was made.

By the time 'Burning Trotman' decided to drop Hwang Young-woong, it was already too late. Even after that, the difference between Hwang Young-woong and the human Hwang Young-woong shown on TV shocked many people. Recently, suspicions were raised that the '6-year factory work history' that garnered sympathy was also false.

Of course, the character's narrative is important in a survival program. The winning candidate's heartbreaking past and story is a great item to captivate viewers. There was no ‘right young man’ who worked hard for his dream. Hwang Young-woong was just a ‘distorted hero’.

Controversy over Hwang Young-woong continues. The relationship with the Burning Trotman side also attracted attention. Following the suspicion that Hwang Young-woong was nominated first, there was also a rumor that 28.87 million won in proceeds from text messages voted in Hwang Young-woong's name in the first final were embezzled.

The situation has already worsened. MBC's 'True Story Exploration' will also shed light on the story of Hwang Young-woong. The preview video released earlier contained the voices of Hwang Young-woong's alumni saying, "They extort money and extort money," and "They only bully the weak."

As the story about Hwang Young-woong's illumination in 'True Story Expedition' came out, the fandom is protesting. They are defending Hwang Young-woong for reasons such as ‘Does a broadcast really have to ruin a person’s life?’ and ‘This is such a bad thing to do to a nameless new singer.’

In addition, anger is spreading to Shin Dong-yeop, who is in charge of hosting 'True Story Expedition'. Shin Dong-yup's past 'drug controversy' is being pointed out. Those who were controversial were told not to throw stones at Hwang Young-woong.

Hwang Young-woong’s fandom’s methods are counterproductive. He did not hesitate to criticize others in order to protect his artist. Their methods are creating a negative perception of the ‘trot genre’ in general. Blind belief and advocacy are the main actions of ‘cults’.

Reporter Junho Yoon, Ten Asia delo410@tenasia.co.kr