Bonek also faces controversy for ignoring Lee Han's Apex? A half-hearted challenge

A comprehensive summary of the controversy surrounding Boy Next Door's Lee Han's lack of sincerity in the ephex 'ECHO' Challenge! We've packed in the details, from criticism vs. defense to a Q&A, to determine whether it was a controversy over disrespecting a senior group or Lee Han's unique eccentric style.

 

1. Bonekdo Lee Han Challenge Controversy, What on Earth Is Going On?

The incident began today with the challenge video for the new song 'ECHO' uploaded to EPEX's official account. In the video, EPEX members and Bonekdo's Leehan were dancing together.

As soon as the video was released, quotes flooded Twitter (X) and various female-dominated online communities, and an ominous atmosphere began to permeate the air. 

 

Criticism arose that Lee Han "looks like he is dancing half-heartedly and carelessly" because his facial expression was too indifferent and his dance lines looked somewhat dry.

2. Epex is the senior? Examining their relationship

One of the reasons this controversy has grown particularly large is precisely because of the senior-junior relationship between the two groups.

 

EPEX: Debuted in June 2021

BOYNEXTDOOR: Debut in May 2023

 

EXPEX is a much older senior group that debuted about two years before BONEK. In the idol scene, it is generally common for juniors to expend a lot of energy or dance with great enthusiasm when participating in a senior group's challenge as a mutual aid effort. As a result, they have ended up being framed with comments such as, "Isn't their attitude too half-hearted for a senior challenge?" and "Isn't this a controversy about disrespecting the senior group?"

3. "Disappointing" vs. "It's just their style": Tense reactions from both sides

The community is currently in absolute chaos with heated debates. I will give you a concise summary of the key points regarding how public opinion is divided.

👎 Critic's stance: "That's disrespectful to a senior."
It's a challenge to help promote another group, but it's the first time I've seen someone dance with such a deadpan look in their eyes.
It seems like you are making it so obvious that you don't want to do it that it's embarrassing for the viewer.
Even if it was voluntary participation, he is undeniably a senior, so he should have shown at least the minimum of sincerity.

 

👍 Proponent's Stance: "This is just how the Lee Han character is!"
Lee Han is well-known within the team for being extremely aloof and eccentric. It is his natural, harmless style.
It’s not like the challenge is a mandatory obligation, and I should be grateful just for them filming with me; this is just too much unreasonable criticism.
My dance style is naturally a bit more relaxed, but I think it was misunderstood because it overlapped with my facial expressions.

While some people are looking at him negatively as past issues with Bonekdo are being brought up, fans who know Lee Han's usual lethargic yet unique character are expressing a sense of injustice.

4. How should we view this controversy?

In the idol scene, challenges are content that brings small joys to fans, but sometimes, a fleeting facial expression or a single glance can make one the target of attitude controversies.

 

As Leehan's unique, quirky, and nonchalant style combined with the special situation of a challenge by another group (especially a senior group), I think this incident is a case where perspectives diverged sharply between whether it was 'simply a personal style of dancing with less effort' or 'a half-hearted attitude.' It seems closer to a misunderstanding arising from the way communication or expression was handled, rather than intentionally disrespecting the senior.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

 

Q1. What is the title of the EFX song that Bonekdo Lee Han participated in?

A1. This is the song 'ECHO', the title track of the Youth Series Epilogue album released by f(x) on June 9.

 

Q2. Has KOZ Entertainment, the agency, released an official statement?

A2. As of now, no separate official statement or clarification has been released from the agency. Usually, misunderstandings regarding attitudes related to challenges like this tend to pass quietly rather than requiring an official statement.

 

Q3. Is Lee Han usually the type to have little expression in fancams or videos?

A3. Yes, Lee Han is well known among fans as an eccentric and laid-back 'four-dimensional character.' Since his emotional changes don't show much on the surface, there are aspects of him that are easily misunderstood by the public who don't know his personality.

 

 

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