Heechul Kim, a belief that appears stubborn

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Kim Hee-chul of the group Super Junior was embroiled in several controversies. It looks like he has become stubborn in his attempt to stick to his self-proclaimed beliefs. In addition, the circumstances of past deception of fans were also revealed. Kim Hee-chul, who became a long-running idol for 19 years this year. Your actions and words are holding you back.

The controversy started with a recent Internet broadcast. Kim Heechul drank alcohol on air. Kim Hee-chul, feeling drunk, talked about the ‘beliefs’ he had always thought about.

One of them was about violence. Kim Hee-chul criticized without hesitation the 'school violence controversy' currently spreading in the entertainment industry. He said, “School violence should be an issue. It should never happen,” and added, “The XX who commit school violence should be punished. Why do we care?” He also raised his middle finger and swore at the perpetrators of school violence.

He even used profanity and strongly criticized 'school violence celebrities'. As seen on broadcasts, Kim Hee-chul has shown a free-spirited appearance. Kim Hee-cheol's 'belief against school violence' drew applause from many people.

However, there was a difference of opinion with fans when he defended Kangin, who was a member of Super Junior. Kim Heechul mentioned Kangin's assault incident and expressed his regret about leaving the group.

He said, “I should be scolded for causing an accident,” and said it was unfair. Regarding the controversy over Kangin's drunk driving and assault, he said that the reason Kangin got angry at a man at a bar and hit him was because the man was rude to a woman, adding, "Normally, if you were a celebrity, you would avoid me, but Kangin is a real man. He is a real man." “It was nice,” he said.

When Kangin's controversy broke out, fans were so unanimous that they issued a statement demanding Kangin's expulsion from Super Junior. Kim Hee-chul's statement was a statement that stood in opposition to the opinions of fans.

After the broadcast, various opinions emerged. There were people who defended Kim Hee-chul's beliefs, and there were also people who regretted his excessive actions and choice of words. The problem was the ‘double standard’ regarding violence. Kim Hee-chul hosted the wedding of YouTuber Sky, which caused controversy due to the school violence controversy.

After this fact became known, a story broke out about 'being lenient on the fact that an acquaintance was assaulted.' In other words, it means ‘If I do it, it’s romance; if someone else does it, it’s adultery.’ As the controversy continued, he apologized and tried to calm the situation, but the flames were not easily extinguished.

Kim Hee-chul's 'act of deceiving fans' was exposed. Photos and sentences in chat apps that communicate directly with fans became a problem. Other controversies such as using profanity towards some overseas fans, taking pictures in front of a nightclub, and openly sharing personal information with fans.

The unhesitating display caused discomfort to fans. The light words and actions also showed a lack of respect for the fans.

Heechul Kim was born in 1983 and is 41 years old this year. With 19 years of idol experience, he is also a long-running icon. Various controversies that arose during the long period of activity. There are fans who are hurt by a star's light behavior. Kim Hee-chul's fans will not turn their backs on this controversy. However, Kim Hee-chul himself must deeply reflect on his wrong actions.

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