Popular HYBE Idol Seemingly Calls Out A Specific Fan, Sparks Massive Backlash

Netizens were appalled. Koreaboo Just now Recently, &TEAM Yuma‘s messages on a fan messaging platform garnered much attention online. In the message, many noticed that he would switch from Japanese to Korean when talking about a certain subject. “(In Korean) Lastly, for those who followed us during our personal time in LA, I hope you will allow us our own time tomorrow. (In Japanese) I hope tomorrow is a good day.” — Yuma For reference, the group held an outdoor schedule right next to the fan sign event, and there were two fan site masters: one Japanese and one Korean. 엘에이 간 유마 홈마가 누군지 다 아는데 한국어 디엠저격이면 걍 그 홈마 저격아님? — wd.. (@whatdisays) August 16, 2026 Everyone knows which Yuma fansite masters went to see him in LA, so if he’s writing that in Korean, then isn’t he calling out that fansite? Netizens criticized their behavior and felt bad for the Korean members. | Instiz | Instiz | Instiz | Instiz “I feel bad for the Korean members…” “They’re making money off of K-Pop, and yet showing anti-Korean sentiment.” “Acting just like a Japanese…” “They are always gaining attention for things like this…why do Koreans like them?” “Don’t promote in Korea and just promote in Japan…why do they...