Boys II Planet Contestant Issues Apology Following Revelation of Hate Posts Targeting BTS’s Jungkook, Aespa, and TWICE

Peng Jinyu is facing major backlash over hate posts targeting BTS’s Jungkook, aespa, and TWICE.

The controversy began after fans uncovered old social media posts where Peng Jinyu allegedly mocked Jungkook with harsh insults and personal attacks. The posts included slurs and extreme language accusing Jungkook of cheating, reckless behavior, and more.

Peng Jinyu also took part in offensive Weibo polls targeting aespa and TWICE, listing members with rude and hateful options.

Jeon Jungkook is dating again. What kind of ‘top’ is he? Top at cheating on his girlfriend? Top at scoring 7 in English and 4 in Math? Top at manipulating YouTube comments and likes? Top at reckless driving? Top at being lovey-dovey with Mijoo and getting matching tattoos? Top at charging headfirst like a wild boar without using his brain? Top at being violent? I heard people say Jungkook is like a wild boar.

And DY? DY is a poor ghost who refuses to accept a loss even in games, but still buys gifts. I heard Jungkook is stingy and broke.

— Alleged post

Peng Jinyu was eliminated from Boys II Planet in episode 8 but might appear in a spin-off show later.

Soon after the backlash, he posted a public apology.

Hi everyone, I am Peng Jinyu.

Because of my past remarks, I have hurt many people. I sincerely apologize to everyone who got hurt due to this.

For the words I wrote rashly when I was young, I admit that it was my fault. I feel ashamed even until now. At that time, I was just watching my sunbaes on TV, and ended up following the wrong aspect of fan culture and writing those words rashly. I completely ignored the tremendous harm that would bring to the sunbaes’ fans as well as the sunbaes themselves. Because of this, I still feel deep regret and guilt for those words I said in the past.

In order to become a worthy artist, I participated in Boys Planet and experienced first hand how much hard work and time one needs to put in to stand on stage. I also realized how remarkable it was. After standing on stage, I felt even more deeply about how careless my words were.

Additionally, I gained a lot of love from others through the show. I deeply understood how precious ‘liking someone’ is.

From the past to this very moment, I’ve always been deeply reflecting on my wrong behavior. I understand very well that, even after writing an apology letter, the harm I caused can’t be erased. It’s not possible to pretend nothing has happened. But I still hope to convey my apology with the most sincere attitude. Going forward, I will treat this matter as the most important lesson learned in my life. I will respect all relationships, and face everything with modesty and kindness. Once again, I sincerely apologize to those who got hurt by my words.

I promise that nothing similar will happen again. I will work hard to become someone who only shows the best to my fans.

Thank you, everyone.
Peng Jinyu

His apology has not calmed many fans, who say his actions were too serious to forgive easily.

But others say due to his teenage age at the time, he deserves some leniency.

The drama adds to a growing list of controversies surrounding Boys II Planet contestants ahead of any future group debuts or spin-offs.