Popular Male Idol’s Response To Attitude Controversy Hit With Even More Backlash

Recently, BTOB’s Changseob was hit with a huge wave of criticism regarding his behavior on a variety show.

On the show, the panelists expressed divided opinions regarding a couple’s dispute. Changseop, who sided with the boyfriend, used harsh language, calling the girlfriend’s attitude “trash” and having “zero consideration”.

With the video spreading quickly online, the backlash focused more on Changseob inventing situations not in the story to make her look worse, rather than on which side he took.

Many netizens agreed that this type of behavior didn’t reflect his usual personality, as he was known for having a reputation for being natural without being over-the-top.

However, his most recent response to the controversy sparked even more backlash.

Let’s go back to how I was! I need to reflect on how I went overboard. I need to reflect on my words, actions, and how I expressed myself. I need to find a better balance. I’ve been thinking a lot late at night, and it feels like there is a certain boundary in how we interact with others, but lately, while going to my schedules, I think I’ve been crossing that line without realizing it. I’ve become obsessed with the idea that I have to do better, be more entertaining, and be more memorable.

— Changseob

However, his messages harbored even more criticism from netizens.

사과도 없고ㅋㅋ
개한남 그 자체
잘못한거도 모르고
그냥 여론이 안 좋아지는거 같으니
대충 넘어가려고
진심 찐따한남 그자체네

— 유유 (@tttttt90l) September 29, 2026

There’s no apology…just a low-life Korean man… doesn’t even know what he did wrong and is just saying something because of the negative media response…he is the epitome of a shallow Korean man.

적당한사람이 돼야겟다는 것도ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
본인이 낸 에세이 홍보하시는거임ㅋㅋ 개짜쳐죽겟네요^^ 나가라 그냥

— 샘이 (@sammmmm_2e) September 30, 2026

Saying that he’s trying to become a balanced person is just him promoting the essay he released… so shallow… just get out.

ㅈㄴ 남돌들의 유구한 전통이라도 되겠어 버블에서 반말로 사과하는 거

— 어씨 (@English_Eo) September 30, 2026

Casually apologizing on Bubble is becoming some weird tradition among male idols…