Fact Check: Did ZEROBASEONE’s Gunwook Make NCT WISH’s Riku Fall?

Fans are getting in a heated debate.

On August 5, idols gathered to film for the Idol Stars Athletics Championship (ISAC) 2024, which will be broadcast during Korea’s Chuseok holiday in September.

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The ISAC has always been controversial among K-Pop fans, with many even applauding when it didn’t air for almost two years. Due to the nature of the sports, there was always a concern for the idols getting injured or fandoms getting into fights during the games.

This year, one incident, particularly, caused a stir in two fandoms. They argued over whether an idol made another participant fall during the relay.

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The idols in question were ZEROBASEONE’s Gunwook and NCT WISH’s Riku. During the relay, fans were divided on whether or not Gunwook made Riku trip as he fell.

NCT WISH fans, please get a grip. You guys keep saying he used his foot to make him fall, but can you say that while watching this video? It looks like both of them fell because the floor was bumpy. Why are you guys blaming Gunwook? He even apologized to Riku…why are you cursing at him? Do you have nothing better to do?

However, NCT WISH fans felt otherwise.

Gunwook touched Riku as he fell, though. Why are you trying to scam the situation by using a video from a different angle.

Seeing footage from a different angle, fans felt that Gunwook did touch Riku as he fell.

Gunwook did touch Riku while falling so everyone be quiet.

Anyone can see that it looks like Gunwook fell and headbutted Riku…?

The incident garnered so much attention that it even started trending online. However, there were also many fans that wanted to end the situation in peace instead of starting fan wars.

Honestly, we can’t tell if Gunwook bumped into Riku while falling, and he already apologized to Riku, who has made it to second place. Could everyone please stop blaming Gunwook?

Other videos revealed Gunwook running up to Riku and apologizing many times, showing that they were both fine.

The two were even seen smiling and walking out together.

Although most were in a heated debate, some fans from both fandoms were also seen supporting one another in the comments.

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  • “I was also worried about it when Riku fell with Gunwook, but I’m glad they are both fine. I hope Riku is okay!”
  • “Right? Zerose you guys worked hard.”
  • “As a Zerose, thanks so much. I saw Gunwook apologize right away and saw them both hug. Thank so much.”
  • “Yeah so nice to see how cool they both are.  Thanks to you, too.”

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  • “As a Zerose, I’m so thankful. I was tearing up seeing him apologize. I hope Riku wasn’t injured. I’m sorry and thank you.”
  • “We’re even more thankful. I hope we can continue to be on good terms!”

What are your thoughts on this?

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