Father of Well-Known Male Idol Allegedly Linked to Israeli Arms

NCT’s YangYang is facing controversy after an OP claimed his family business is linked to the Israeli defense system.

The controversy began with netizens boycotting brands tied to Israel amid the Gaza conflict. Idols tied to these brands have faced backlash — including follower losses — but the focus shifted when a user on Twitter alleged that YangYang’s father runs a company involved in weapons manufacturing.

“Icb all this while kpop idols got paraded for consuming boycott brands while an idol whose family business runs the Israeli defence system was casually among us hidden”
— 10vely runner (@227Iee) October 30, 2025

The OP named YangYang and shared images suggesting his father, Jim Liu, is CEO of ADLINK, a computer manufacturer. Screenshots point to ADLINK products being used in Israeli tanks and U.S. missile systems.

“ADLINK’s products have been integrated into Israeli tanks and U.S. missile systems, enhancing their targeting accuracy and operational performance. These systems rely on ADLINK’s embedded computers to process battlefield data in real time, enabling rapid response and precision strikes.”

The post quickly gained traction on Reddit, sparking heated debates and fan backlash toward those sharing the info.

“Fans harass another fan for speaking up,” one Reddit post said about the situation.

Some commenters noted YangYang’s privileged background and questioned the relevance of this connection to his idol career, but the discussion continues to gain attention.

Many remain shocked by the revelation, while the issue of idols, their families, and political ties deepens amid ongoing boycotts.