Lim Young Woong Hit With Mockery Online Following His Instagram DM Controversy

Soloist Lim Young Woong has remained at the center of controversy following the infamous direct message (DM) exchange that sparked widespread backlash online.

On December 7, Lim shared an Instagram post celebrating his dog Siwol’s birthday. While seemingly harmless, the update struck a nerve with some Koreans amid ongoing political tensions surrounding President Yoon Suk Yeol. Critics argued that the timing of the post was insensitive, considering the country’s current climate of unrest.

The situation escalated when screenshots of Lim’s alleged responses to a fan’s DM began circulating online. In the exchange, a sender questioned his decision to post during such a politically charged time, pointing out that many of his older fans had lived through past martial law. Lim reportedly responded by stating that he is not a politician and questioning why he should be expected to speak out.

Lim Young Woong’s “Attitude” In A DM Response Sparks Massive Criticism

Some fans, already disappointed by his prolonged silence, have voiced their disapproval as his upcoming concert on December 27 approaches.

On the other hand, Herald Pop reports that his popular fan club, Hero Era, has been actively involved in charitable work in recent weeks. Donations of eco-friendly rice, monetary contributions, and volunteer efforts have been reported, seemingly in an attempt to shift focus to positive news.

Regardless of the donations, netizens remain divided, with some dismissing the efforts as a distraction from Lim’s response. Multiple comments in the viral post about the donations chose to mock Lim’s DM by only replying with “What.”

Meanwhile, others elaborated more on their feelings regarding Lim’s image.

• “I feel like all these articles are part of an effort to downplay what he did. Also, I’m too pissed to care about him because of what’s going on with the Korean prosecution and supreme court.”
• “All I can think of is his DM response now.”
• “No thanks.”
• “I feel bad for his fandom… Most of them are older. It can’t be easy doing charity work in this cold weather.”

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— Koreaboo (@Koreaboo) December 17, 2024