Super Junior’s Kim Heechul is facing criticism after making controversial remarks about romantic partners kneeling during the premiere of the dating reality show Love War . Before beginning the show’s mediation segment, the participants completed a test to determine their dating styles. Heechul received an ESTJ result described as the “Dictator Genghis Khan” type, suggesting a strong tendency to dominate a partner.
After seeing the result, Lee Hyori asked whether Heechul had ever ordered a girlfriend to beg or kneel. He denied forcing anyone to do so, but his following comment immediately shocked the panel. “Doesn’t everyone tell their partner to kneel at least once when they are dating?” he asked. The female panelists responded, “Who does that?”
As the studio erupted in confusion, Heechul added, “Don’t people kneel on their own without being told to?” His explanation only intensified the reaction, with many viewers questioning why he appeared to consider such behavior normal.
Was Heechul Referring to TWICE’s Momo?
The remarks also led some viewers to wonder whether Heechul was indirectly referring to TWICE’s Momo, whom he previously dated publicly. However, Heechul did not mention Momo or identify any former girlfriend during the broadcast. Nothing shown in the episode directly connected his comments to her.
Therefore, claims that the remarks were about Momo remain entirely speculative. Without further confirmation, it would be inappropriate to present the theory as fact or involve her in a controversy based only on assumptions.
Korean Netizens React
The clip quickly spread across TheQoo, where many users criticized Heechul’s words.
- “Is he crazy?”
- “Is this fun for him?”
- “You can see the type of person he is whenever he opens his mouth.”
- “Now that he is older, he cannot even tell which things he should keep hidden.”
- “What is wrong with him?”
- “I’ve never asked anyone to kneel. Is your partner a pet?”
- “I seriously hate this.”
- “He’s spilling trash out of his mouth.”
Although Heechul may have intended the exchange as humor, many viewers argued that asking a partner to kneel should not be treated as a normal or amusing part of a relationship. The backlash remains focused on his own remarks, while the alleged connection to Momo has not been substantiated.
Sources: Theqoo, Naver
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