Stray Kids Bang Chan Accused of Shading Felix in Deleted Post Amid Management Issues
Stray Kids leader Bang Chan is sparking controversy with a cryptic update amid ongoing management drama.
The controversy began when JYP Entertainment’s Division 1 director, Song Jieun, won at Billboard Women in Music. Fans quickly reacted, accusing her of using Stray Kids for personal gain and demanding her removal. Some even claimed “proof” of her “dating” members Felix and Hyunjin, fueling rumors and anger.
The management issues took a new turn after Bang Chan updated his Bubble status twice, each time changing it to just say “favoritism.” Fans linked this to the rumors about Felix, suggesting Bang Chan was shading him over alleged company favoritism.
One of the members in your group is getting dragged. People are dehumanizing him and spreading rumors about him, and your first thought as a leader is to post the word they’re using to drag him in your bio? It shows you’re egging them on. At least it’s clear now.
— Lee Felix (@felixdefender1)
Some fans feared this signaled internal conflict, with one tweeting:
I think we’re witnessing the end of skz. The members are openly now shading each other. My prediction next is that felix will leave and the group will continue as ot7
— (@rosefleurx)
Others criticized Bang Chan for posting without context:
He’s not foive,he should know what to post and when to post. He clearly knows how lix has been linked to that word “favoritism” yet he choose to post it without any context? Is bro bored or just wants to fuel the hate his member has been getting these past weeks?
— Victoria (@nke56553)
As the situation unfolded, many fans defended Bang Chan, insisting his update was aimed at the company, not his members. They pointed to his long history of care for the group as proof he wouldn’t shade Felix or anyone else.
chan changed his status once and it went unnoticed (no one talked about it) so he did it again a couple hours later and even sent messages to make sure it would be seen. why are we trying to sweep it under the rug? the only issue here is people assuming he’s shading his members
— aleyna (@rachaflex)
“I always stood on the company’s side and I regret that, I try to stand up for the members more”
“Favoritism”
Bang Chan is shading the company. It’s not his fault that #he is in the middle of all this
— c (@wttheie)
be so for real if you think channie shaded the members?????? how many times does he have to tell you they saved his life and how much he loves them, that man would fight the world for them and i’m sure about that
— ella held chan’s hand (@hyminchan)
Fans remain divided as the management controversy around Stray Kids continues, with Bang Chan’s vague “favoritism” update adding fuel to the fire. The group and their supporters are watching closely as tensions rise behind the scenes.