ZEROBASEONE’s Kim Jiwoong Appeared with Swollen Eyes after Cursing Controversy ft. Truck Protest
ZEROBASEONE’s Kim Jiwoong finds himself at the center of a storm after a video call fan signing event
The cursing incident has led to negative reactions from fans and netizens alike, even sparking a protest demanding Kim Jiwoong’s withdrawal from ZEROBASEONE.
After the issue surfaced, Kim Jiwoong made his first public appearance at ZEROBASEONE’s recent recording for “Immortal Songs.” Notably, his somewhat tired appearance and swollen eyes raised concerns among fans. However, Kim Jiwoong himself and Wake One, his management company, have yet to offer apologies to the fan.
The controversy stems from a fan call footage, where a curse word was allegedly heard after the camera was obscured. While the identity of the person uttering the profanity remains uncertain, it has fueled intense speculation that Kim Jiwoong was the one cursing.
In response to the video, Wake One issued a statement denying the authenticity of the claims, promising to verify the truth through digital forensics if necessary. However, this has not stopped the backlash, with the fan who posted the video facing cyberbullying.
The agency’s stance was conveyed through a conversation with journalists, and they did not issue an official statement regarding the matter.
In this situation, on February 5th, fundraising began on X for a truck protest demanding Kim Jiwoong’s withdrawal from ZEROBASEONE. The target amount of 1.4 million won was achieved in just a day on February 6th, and today (February 7th), the truck protest took place.
The truck displayed slogans such as “Kim Jiwoong’s activities mark the beginning of ZEROBASEONE’s downfall,” “After fans’ voting fervently for your debut, what returns is your cursing,” “Wake One’s shameless behavior of accusing without apology or proper investigation,” “Wake One, CJ, carry the controversy of cursing, remove him from the group.”
The protest has divided opinions among fans, with some defending Kim Jiwoong while others demand him to apologize.
As the controversy continues to unfold, all eyes are on Wake One’s handling of the situation.
Source: nate
