Did SISTAR's Hyolyn Really Claim Stray Kids' Felix As Her Ideal Type?

SISTAR‘s Hyolyn recently guested on Episode 676 of Weekly Idol.

She was asked, “Any ideal type that captured Hyolyn’s heart lately?” She instantly thought of Stray Kids‘ Felix, describing him as a “cool hoobae” (junior).

Rather than say ‘ideal type…’ There are two people I find really cool. The first one is Stray Kids’ Felix – Yongbok-nim! He’s excellent on stage & so handsome, even his mind – his way of thinking is wonderful too. A hoobae that makes you admire & respect.

— Hyolyn

Hyolyn added that she also admires Single’s Inferno star, actor, and online content creator DEX (also known as Kim Jin Young). She feels that he is not only cool but good to hyungs and noonas.

As soon as the clip was released, it circulated social media, as netizens and headlines spread that Hyolyn had claimed Felix and DEX as her current “celebrity crushes” and/or “ideal types.”

HYOLYN from SISTAR revealed on Weekly idol that #FELIX is her ideal type that recently captured her heart

“He’s a junior who is good at performing and has a great mind that I respect”#필릭스 #스트레이키즈 @Stray_Kids pic.twitter.com/vb3UNd1UAc

— 𝙁𝙀𝙇𝙄𝙓 𝙑𝙄𝙍𝘼𝙇 𝘼𝙍𝘾𝙃𝙄𝙑𝙀 (@BbokRisma) August 14, 2024

kara seungyeon, risabae, yano shiho, seo inguk, jaejoong and now hyolyn??? everyone loves u felix pic.twitter.com/DXN8HgJ4JP

— ☆ 🥠 (@seunghwngs) August 14, 2024

Many STAYs were happy to hear a senior idol praise Felix. Yet, others found it “creepy” that Hyolyn mentioned Felix in the context of ideal types due to their age gap of ten years, as she is 33 and he is 23. Some defended her, pointing out that they are both legal adults while claiming it’s “ageist” to criticize an age gap of just ten years when no one is a minor.

Felix is 23 and hyolyn I’m assuming because you said that they have a 10 year age gap between them then she’s 33 years old. So what ? Don’t be a such an ageist . He’s adult , she’s an adult. Plenty of relationships have age gaps between them. As long as he’s of legal age https://t.co/shZI5JgawF pic.twitter.com/E5thBb98dA

— kiana (@MMforever95) August 14, 2024

its a celebrity crush? idk why its a big deal? didnt we all had a celebrity crush who was way older than us when we were younger? like i’d understand if hyolyn went out and said she’s in contact with felix and hopes to date him but she didn’t? https://t.co/oFg4tx4JtK

— lia (@chaeryIuvrr) August 14, 2024

"Hyolyn revealed that she's been impressed by Stray Kids' Felix, praising his skills and mindset, as well as Dex, whom she admires for his respectful and charismatic personality."
She didn't just call them her crushes, and also, Felix is 24 year old adult….you are all weirdos! https://t.co/GkQLo5RTTr

— Renee (@Aditiya_renee) August 14, 2024

Netizens also felt that the initial headlines that circulated the clip were simply clickbait because she didn’t speak about him in a way one does a crush. In fact, she began her explanation, “Rather than say ‘ideal type.’ Fans added this context, including her quotes praising her junior idol.

Hyolyn didnt say crush its just a clickbait title

hyolyn said she ADMIRED felix personality https://t.co/zCi3uZRgCJ

— emily :) (@Ewobbuffet) August 14, 2024

hyolyn said:
"there are 2 people I find really cool. the first one is felix! he’s excellent on stage & so handsome, even his mind – his way of thinking is wonderful too. ahoobae (junior) that makes you admire & respect."

— . (@geokonic__) August 14, 2024

Ironically, Hyolyn and Felix do have something unique in common besides being two legendary idols! They both carry large Bibles with them.

hyolyn walked so felix and his big ass bible could run https://t.co/aMDI6hLDx9 pic.twitter.com/aFap1kTwOi

— hannah bang ★ (@kkamisstepmom) June 10, 2024