EVAN (Heeseung) Faces Backlash Over Video With Female HYBE Idol

EVAN (former ENHYPEN’s Heeseung) is facing backlash after a TikTok video with fellow HYBE idol ILLIT’s Iroha sparked harsh criticism online.

The controversy began when EVAN and Iroha danced together to the new collaboration track “ICONIC BY MISTAKE,” released by KATSEYE, LE SSERAFIM, and ILLIT. The TikTok clip quickly gained attention but also drew negative comments targeting EVAN’s dancing skills.

Many netizens slammed EVAN, saying his moves were stiff and awkward. Some even complained they had to watch the video just to see Iroha dance.

“can somebody tell him it’s okay to move his hips” — @haeningies

“being forced to watch a heeseung video in order to see iroha dance” — @IittIemonsterr

“Is he seriously supposed to be dancing right now? This stiff and lazy movement is crazy… I literally don’t know why people used to call him the ‘ace’ when he doesn’t even know how to dance. The absolute lack of skills is insane” — @_heb6

“shake your hips or be racist” evan asf as fuck — @913yjn

Soon after, fans and other netizens rushed to defend EVAN. They argued that hating on idols during dance challenges has become a toxic trend and that the backlash was unfair.

“Aren’t Kpopies tired? Hating has become a trend for them. They pick one idol and hate him everywhere. Imagine spending so much of your life hating someone. How miserable do you have to be? All y’all are doing is making him more ICONIC.” — @kimtaehyungcore

“The lyrics: hating me is like all you do breakfast to dinner
And people are in the comments…… hating on Heeseung unprovoked???
People be jamming songs with no self awareness that the song is about them ” — @Naminreads

“Forced hate comments for heeseung by his third fandom as if this song isn’t about clowns like them lol go on it won’t stop heeseung from being iconic. In the end all dancers have their own style and flair, either it be males or females regardless of choreo.” — @apologyapo

As the situation unfolded, the debate over EVAN’s dancing style continues, but his supporters remain strong, emphasizing respect for individual performance styles. The TikTok video remains a hot topic among fans and netizens alike.