Netizens Defend ENHYPEN’s Ni-Ki After Receiving Unwarranted Criticism For His Behavior Towards Sunoo
Since debuting in 2020, the members of ENHYPEN have always gained attention for their close friendship. After going through I-Land together, the members have become a family and always boasted a heartwarming friendship.
Recently, fans have come to the defense of ENHYPEN’s Ni-Ki after he received criticism for “rude behavior” towards Sunoo.
ENHYPEN recently held a live broadcast together, and it was unsurprisingly so much fun for ENGENEs to see the members together.
Yet, one clip gained attention, and it was all about Ni-Ki’s allegedly “rude” behavior towards Sunoo.
In the broadcast, the group was celebrating and had a cake. Jungwon explained that Sunoo should blow out the candles, but before he had a chance, Ni-Ki put his hand in front. He pretended to blow them out with his hands. The members suddenly seemed shocked when the candles were blown out.
Although the original tweet was deleted, the comments criticizing Ni-Ki were still apparent as they believed the idol had a “bad attitude” and was disrespectful towards Sunoo.
That maknae got such a horrendous spirit https://t.co/zzbVHY0gvt
— blue ivy brother (@Iovedel) February 19, 2023
Idgaf about friendships and maknae dynamics and whatever those boys clearly dont like him and they will go to hell
— 🐈⬛️ (@diequeer) February 19, 2023
Yet, while some netizens shared their criticism towards Ni-Ki and his behavior, ENGENEs came to the defense of the young idol after believing that he had been a victim of unwarranted hate.
In the video, many netizens pointed out that after the candle had been blown out, Ni-Ki not only apologized to Sunoo. The idol also added that he had done it with the belief that his action wouldn’t blow the candle out.
Leader Jungwon then went to light the candles again and after Sunghoon tried to do the same actions as Ni-Ki…
The candles were once again lit so that Sunoo could blow them out like Jungwon had said at the start, with the idol being the “representative” for ENHYPEN.
After seeing the full video and the hate aimed towards Ni-Ki, fans took to social media to defend the young idol. While many pointed out that it was obviously a joke and that Sunoo had his chance to blow the candles out, others explained that Ni-Ki even apologized and shouldn’t be getting hate for something so lighthearted.
this is too much specially the one talking about punching a minor. pic.twitter.com/Z4O2kBcdq4
— nana ⋆ (@jayruIes) February 18, 2023
“horrendous spirit” and it’s a 17 year old who thinks he’s an air bender 😭 https://t.co/x7mladOhKZ
— s🪞 (@migrainegal) February 19, 2023
in the 1st video sunoo was supposed to blow candles but niki accidentally did that but then said “SORRY”😭normally he dont say sorry BUT HE REALLY SAID SORRY😭in the 2nd look how niki touched sun’s cup 1st and when sun moved his cup he was moving with him CAUSE HE WANTED ONLY HIS pic.twitter.com/Un5phokdSz
— 🌈 (@kiisnoo_) February 18, 2023
Netizens also shared that Ni-Ki has a close bond with Sunoo.
니키야~~~ 생일 축하하구!!
오늘 하루 맛있는 거 먹고 행복한 시간 보냈으면 좋겠다 🎂
생일 진짜 축하해!#SUNOO #NI_KI #생일축하해 #추억의_사진 #SUNKI #오랜만 pic.twitter.com/s1eLjQnWiw— ENHYPEN (@ENHYPEN_members) December 9, 2022
They shared evidence of the close bond between the two idols, cementing that the youngest member’s actions were not intended to be malicious.
like literally? when will ppl stop overanalyzing niki and set their double standards on him, free the kid for once yall mfs! there r countless times niki took care of sunoo, and vice versa, their bond isnt UR business to begin with so scram! 😑 https://t.co/oKzcpnnbvk pic.twitter.com/x97xHMl2w1
— Yoohoobels (@mnkisnrnj) February 20, 2023
People won't understand how Sunoo and Niki care for each other and the rest of the members. I love you my best boys Sunoo and Niki ♥️ pic.twitter.com/J6SokkYWkX
— emi PCD era 🍑 (@4_kimsun00) February 20, 2023
ENGENEs want to ensure that netizens don’t get the wrong idea about Ni-Ki from a short clip. The idol was having fun and immediately apologized to Sunoo after the incident, proving that it was never meant to be malicious.