Criminal Documentary Series Criticized for Using Popular Idol’s Photo as Victim Image

Stray Kids’ Hyunjin is facing backlash after a past episode of MBC’s criminal analysis show Hidden Eye used his photo as a victim’s childhood picture.

The controversy began when the episode, which originally aired last December, resurfaced online. Viewers quickly noticed that the show had mistakenly used Hyunjin’s image in a sensitive crime case segment.

Fans were outraged, calling out the program for stealing an idol’s photo and disrespecting the deceased and their family. Many netizens expressed disbelief that such a mistake could happen on a serious crime analysis show.

The backlash included comments like:

“Using any random photo on a criminal analysis show, of all shows? Is this right?”

“They’ve lost it. Those crazy people, why do the broadcasting company staff have so little production ethics?”

“They have lost their minds…”

“Everyone knows they are the most sensitive about stock photos more than anyone else…they probably had tons of people review it before airing it, why are they doing this?”

“Doesn’t everyone use AI-generated replacement photos these days?”

As the situation unfolded, fans continued to criticize the show for its lack of professionalism and respect. The incident has sparked widespread discussion about ethical standards in broadcasting and the protection of idols’ images.