THE BOYZ Q’s Reaction To A Potentially Racist Comment Goes Viral

THE BOYZ‘s Q recently had a conversation with a fan whose statements didn’t sit right with other THEBs.

In early June, THE BOYZ released their second Japanese full album, Delicious, perfectly timed for the Japan dates of their ZENERATION world tour.

As part of those promotions, lucky fans could chat with the group on video calls. However, one interaction between a fan and one of the members has gone viral for the wrong reasons.

A fan chatting with Q shared that she was going to Manila soon and expressed fears of being kidnapped to the idol.

:(대충 마닐라 간다는 내용)
: 마닐라…? 조심히 와야대…
: 그니깐…나 납치당하면어뜩하지
:….그런소리하지마 ….
:…..어 미안해 ㅠㅠ

맨날 이상한 소리만 하는 빠순이라서 ㅈㅅ해요정말…#더보이즈 #큐 #지창민 pic.twitter.com/C9wAeywtGE

— 뀽이 (@__Qute_) July 8, 2023

Fan: ((Tells him I’m going to Manila)
Q: Manila? Have a safe trip? 
Fan: But what if I get kidnapped or something 
Q: Please don’t say that.
Fan: Oops, I’m sorry

For many viewing the tweet, it seemed the fan was implying something would happen to them in the Philippines, as though the country is dangerous. The OP (original poster) followed up with another tweet, explaining that they didn’t mean racist or hateful.

혐오발언 그런거 아닙니다….
저는 어딜 갈때 항상 납치당하면 어뜩하지..
라는걱정을 달고 삽니다…

— 뀽이 (@__Qute_) July 8, 2023

It wasn’t meant to be hateful*… I ALWAYS worry about getting kidnapped wherever I go… Like, “What should I do if I get snatched away?” So…

— OP

While the OP did seem to clarify, many still felt that bringing their fears up to Q was unnecessary, especially since the group will perform there on July 15. Others still feel the OP’s statement was offensive, even with their explanation.

op already explained but it doesn’t change the fact that she was VERY INSENSITIVE https://t.co/XHfocexXlV

— den ???? 호시 lover (@shuanbaek) July 8, 2023

this is not cute but an offensive take about my country.. if you think manila is a dangerous place, THEN DON'T COME HERE! AND WHY WOULD YOU SAY THAT TO TBZ WHEN THEY ARE HAVING CONCERT HERE NEXT WEEK?!?! WEIRDO! https://t.co/LGBUGQ3C2H

— ???????????? ???????????????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????? ????-6 (@wonhoisthebest) July 8, 2023

op explained that she feels that way in most places, but it was still insensitive considering manila is their next stop. it’s gonna make foreign fans who may come over scared or worried. all countries have both good and bad things, let’s be careful with our words and mindset https://t.co/szPoHeHyr8

— mimi (@mikittybite) July 8, 2023

i wonder whats going on inside her head to think its okay to post something like that under the guise of ‘i always fear being kidnapped wherever i go’ when she specifically said a certain place https://t.co/gDJedCQVoV

— ˃̵ᴗ˂̵ (@hyunjaesama) July 8, 2023