ZEROBASEONE Kim Jiwoong’s Cringy Messages To Fans Go Viral

While idol and fan interactions are essential to K-pop, some view them as being a bit excessive.

Recently, a post on an online community board garnered over 100,000 views, showcasing various fan interactions with ZEROBASEONE’s Jiwoong. Netizens felt that his responses made fans rather burdened.

Fan: Seeing Jiwoong eating chicken makes me wonder what kind of chicken you like. Please let me know.

Jiwoong: What does baby like? I’ll match my taste to yours.

Fan: I was born in 2009 and am taking midterms soon…please give me a message of support.

Jiwoong: Don’t worry too much baby. I’ll be waiting for you in front of the school.

Fan: I don’t exist without Jiwoong’s smile and happiness. What should do? Happiness suits you.

Jiwoong: What do you mean? Come here I want to hug you.

Fan: Jiwoong, did you see the moon yesterday? It was shining and pretty just like you. Look at the moon now, it’s really pretty, too.

Jiwoong: I couldn’t tell if it was the moon or you…why are you so pretty.

Jiwoong: Make me ramen. How about 4? I’ll make it for you. I’ll feed you. Yes, I will.

Fan: Oh…

Jiwoong: You are who’s?

Fan: Huh?

Jiwoong: You are mine, got it?

Fan: Ok..!

Ok let me get things straight. I didn’t do it so don’t worry.

— Jiwoong

What is baby doing? Where are you? I can’t take it anymore because I miss you. Can we meet for a bit? I want to hug you. Ha…I love you.

— Jiwoong

Fan: Jiwoong, if you ever have a hard time or are sad, let me know here. I will be here to comfort you. We love you no matter what, so let’s communicate often. Love you.

Jiwoong: Thanks! Let me know if you are having a hard time too, baby.

While there were no bad intentions, netizens felt that his responses were a bit overboard for a fan interaction.

• “This compares so much to when he curses. Isn’t this a double life at this point?”
• “It surprises me that he still has many fans.”
• “He sounds like some guy in an extramarital affair.”
• “I would wonder what was wrong if my boyfriend talked like that.”

What are your thoughts on this?