During a Weverse live, Mingyu from Seventeen displayed inappropriate behavior. Some netizens viewed his actions as adult content, sparking a wave of criticism, with some considering it inappropriate for a star with a large underage following.
In the video circulating on X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok, Mingyu was seen licking food scraps or sauce he had dropped on the table instead of cleaning it up, making suggestive sounds. The controversial scene concluded with a smile that was far from spontaneous, sparking some resentment among netizens.
There were conflicting responses to Mingyu’s activities. Some attacked the idol more severely, citing previous allegations of similar behavior, while others deemed it disrespectful and provocative.
The issue surrounding Mingyu’s activities is not new. The celebrity was spotted making provocative noises and licking his hands while eating back in November 2024.
This repetition has led some netizens to view Mingyu’s actions as a deliberate attempt to stir controversy and garner attention.
While the idol’s fans defended him, considering it a heavy joke that got out of hand.
Read some netizens’ comments
- God knows I love him so much, but sometimes he disgusts me.
- Can’t we stop supporting idols’ disgusting actions just because they want to be a trend?
- When the music isn’t selling and you need to stay relevant.
- This isn’t a spontaneous act; he does it on purpose.
- This video makes me feel ashamed that a man of his stature would act so stupid.
- He’s doing it on purpose, isn’t he?
- Every time this video pops up on my TML feed, I wonder what audacity he had to do this.
- At this point, I really feel like he’s doing it on purpose.
- Disgusting, that’s why Jungkook always avoids him.
Meanwhile, Mingyu trended worldwide after Calvin Klein’s global account shared sexy photos of him from his Fall 2025 denim campaign. The band’s agency, Pledis, also revealed a subunit comprising Mingyu and S.Coups, which is set to release an album next September.
