ATEEZ’s April Fools’ Day Prank Goes “Too Far,” Leading To Unverified X Account
While ATEEZ‘s official X (formerly Twitter) account is usually predominantly company-run content, including official announcements, photoshoots, links to TikTok videos, etc…
Some content that is out of the norm has been posted today.
It all started with a dramatic photo of Seonghwa.
에이티즈 최고 퍼포먼스는 박성화입니다 pic.twitter.com/ET5y2VRglh
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
ATEEZ’s best performer is Park Seonghwa.
— @ATEEZofficial/X
After that, a series of posts were shared, stating that Seonghwa is not only the best performer but also the best physique and visual of ATEEZ.
에이티즈 최고 피지컬은 박성화입니다 pic.twitter.com/G8PRCG918E
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
ATEEZ’s best physique is Park Seonghwa’s.
— @ATEEZofficial/X
에이티즈 공식 비주얼은 박성화입니다 pic.twitter.com/m9XXZ0uWZO
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
ATEEZ’s official visual is Park Seonghwa.
— @ATEEZofficial/X
It didn’t stop there. Videos were also shared of Seonghwa. So, it didn’t take long for ATINY to realize that Seonghwa had “hacked” ATEEZ’s official account.
셀카랑 동영상이랑 구분도 못하네ㅋ pic.twitter.com/hlDKAl49v6
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
I can’t even tell the difference between selfies and videos, lol.
— @ATEEZofficial/X
갤러리 털림ㅋㅋ pic.twitter.com/pFrn1WeoEd
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
Gallery cleared out lol
— @ATEEZofficial/X
He joked that he was clearing out his gallery. Seonghwa even shared a photo of ANITEEZ plushies.
뭐래 다람쥐가
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
I’m going to be the captain of ATEEZ now!
Crew, take position!What is this squirrel saying?
— @ATEEZofficial/X
아이돌 하기 힘드네.. pic.twitter.com/RD4oRR3lGz
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
Being an idol is hard…
— @ATEEZofficial/X
After so much spamming, Seonghwa began facing issues with X. Due to the “suspicious” activity, he struggled to change the profile picture to a selfie.
Taking over this account has been so thrilling.
— @ATEEZofficial/X
이거 프사하고 싶은데 검토하기 전까지 사라진대요 업데이트해줘 트위ㅌ 아니 X
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
I want to set this as my profile picture, but it won’t be visible until it gets reviewed. Please update it, Twitt- I mean, X.
— @ATEEZofficial/X
Even the group’s verified blue badge disappeared in the process!
아 파란 배지 없어짐..
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
Oh, no. The blue badge disappeared…
— @ATEEZofficial/X
This didn’t stop him, though. He uploaded another funny photo, but it was of Jongho this time.
Experience Park Seonghwa’s costumes.
— @ATEEZofficial/X
본 게시물은 본인이 스스로 올려달라 한겁니다. 저 아닙니다 쫑프들 나 아닙니다
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
He asked for this to be uploaded. It’s not me.
— @ATEEZofficial/X
Seonghwa continued to promote himself. He encouraged ATINY to stream his fancam.
https://t.co/opYJKkpS5k
자 한 번씩 보고 와라 주세요— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
Please go take a look.
— @ATEEZofficial/X
Seonghwa also included a cute photo of himself with a Boys Over Flowers poster, joking that with him included, they’re now F5.
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
Finally, Seonghwa promised to hold a live broadcast…
이따 5시 30분에 라이브 하니깐 꼭 와
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
Going live at 5:30pm, so please come.
— @ATEEZofficial/X
셀카 올려야지ㅎㅎ
만우절☺ pic.twitter.com/JM2LMRPfRI
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
I should upload a selfie haha. April Fools’ Day.
— @ATEEZofficial/X
Seonghwa is a man of his word, even on April Fools’ Day.
[📢] ATEEZ YouTube LIVE
⠀
All about 성화🎂
⠀https://t.co/FU2PAxe3k9
⠀#ATEEZ #에이티즈 #SEONGHWA #성화#성화가_피어오른_봄의_순간#SeonghwaBloomingMoment— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
Seonghwa went live for over an hour. Although his birthday is April 3 (not April 1), he held the live broadcast as if it were his birthday, including a cake and decorations.
Shortly after the live broadcast ended, the posts on X resumed. Yet, they were not shared by Seonghwa.
학교에서 친구랑 사진 찍음ㅋ pic.twitter.com/gCXIAnuUpZ
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
Took a photo with a friend at school haha.
— @ATEEZofficial/X
It appeared that Yeosang took over!
뉴 프로필ㅎㅎ pic.twitter.com/DjDRwSiFr9
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
New profile pic haha.
— @ATEEZofficial/X
It’s hard to determine whether it was Seonghwa or Yeosang posting. Yet, the photos were personal, as some even seemed to be pre-debut.
오늘도 학교 넘 힘들ㅇ ㅓ ㅅ 따… pic.twitter.com/OYRP15mJWG
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
School was exhausting…
— @ATEEZofficial/X
운동회날ㅎㅎ 우리반 짱! pic.twitter.com/pL0inIcUw5
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
Sports day, haha! Our class is the best!
— @ATEEZofficial/X
Amidst these posts, a more official-like post regarding Seonghwa’s live broadcast was posted.
[📷] All about 성화🎂 YouTube LIVE Behind Photo
떵화의 떵글떵글한 생일 라이브🐰💖
성화와 성화가 사랑하는 모든 것들이
언제나 행복으로 피어오르기를 바라는 어느 봄날🌼#ATEEZ #에이티즈 #SEONGHWA #성화#성화가_피어오른_봄의_순간#SeonghwaBloomingMoment pic.twitter.com/VzbOUVoCgu— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
SEONGHWA’s birthday live
where everything Seonghwa loves always blooms with happiness
on a spring day hoping for eternal happiness.— @ATEEZofficial/X
Before we knew what hit us, the posts switched from member to member again. This time, the focus was on Yunho.
ATEEZ와 추억을 함께했습니다! 맛있게 먹어주셔서 감사합니다❤ pic.twitter.com/5RIjATpgti
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
I made memories with ATEEZ! Thank you for enjoying the meal.
— @ATEEZofficial/X
아부라소바 공식 비주얼 점장. 정윤호 pic.twitter.com/Amm390LJSH
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
Official visual manager of Abura Soba. Jung Yunho
— @ATEEZofficial/X
It didn’t last long, though. The following posts were focused on Junho, and again, they felt personal enough that it seemed the members might have been taking turns posting.
#새프로필사진 pic.twitter.com/W7wLLbLsbS
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
A new profile picture
— @ATEEZofficial/X
사랑해요❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZkhEqLtp3i
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
I love you
— @ATEEZofficial/X
조각칼로 수박디자인하기 ㅎ pic.twitter.com/ztvjesQBVS
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
Designing a watermelon with a carving knife.
— @ATEEZofficial/X
피부과… pic.twitter.com/3QJlT5ifb1
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
Dermatology…
— @ATEEZofficial/X
중학교때 추억이다 … pic.twitter.com/44Cn7huavB
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
It’s a memory from middle school…
— @ATEEZofficial/X
고등학교때 😊 pic.twitter.com/6nmxggHaY3
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
In high school
— @ATEEZofficial/X
The biggest plot twist was when one post claimed not to be an ATEEZ member at all. Instead, it said that SHAX‘s Hyuk was the one responsible!
지금까지 샥스의 혁이었습니다 ㅎ pic.twitter.com/rqCi2ffp0N
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
SHAX’s Hyuk, signing off.
— @ATEEZofficial/X
This was another joke! Hyuk is Jongho’s character in K-Drama Imitation. SHAX is a fictional five-member boy group.
Before the spamming concluded, selfies of San and a dance video of Wooyoung, respectively, were uploaded.
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) April 1, 2024
While it’s now after midnight in South Korea, marking the end of April Fools’ Day, ATEEZ’s account remains with Seonghwa’s profile picture and a cover photo of a delicious meal. The verified blue badge is still nowhere to be seen.
Check out the group’s page for more, as they also replied to comments on posts.
