5th Generation Idol Faces Backlash Over Deleted Controversial Comment

NCT Wish’s Ryo is facing backlash after a controversial comment about the sea name stirred Korean netizens.

The controversy began with a now-deleted video clip where Ryo called the “East Sea” the “Sea of Japan.” This issue is very sensitive due to a long-running dispute between Korea and Japan.

In the clip, Ryo said:

Sea of Japan crab…!

Fellow member Riku was also there but didn’t make the controversial remark.

Riku: And what do you call this? A crab?
Riku: The crab is also really delicious, so I hope you get to try it.
Ryo: Japan’s crab… it must be delicious.

Netizens exploded in the comments demanding accountability. Many criticized that Ryo, promoting in Korea, used “Sea of Japan” instead of “East Sea.”

Comments included:

“Can’t believe I’m seeing something like this in my lifetime….;;;”
“Ugh, disgusting.”
“Then just promote in Japan, please.”
“Are they crazy…? Makes me want to do a dokdo kick.” [T/N: Similar to a roundhouse kick].
“They’re promoting in Korea??? Totally hopeless lol. It’s like throwing stones at the country.”
“Are you insane?”
“Ugh, I’m so pissed off.”
“So they decided to take down the video, but that also means they decided not to apologize, right?”

Fans are watching closely as the situation develops. So far, no official apology has been issued.