Netizens Call Out Tak Jae Hoon For “Sexually Harassing” A Fourth-Generation Female Idol — Why They Are Just As Angry At The Group’s Company

It seems like one of the hottest events in K-Pop right now is WATERBOMB, where idols perform with water and have created some very sexy moments from both male and female artists.

BTOB’s Minhyuk at WATERBOMB Kwon Eunbi at WATERBOMB

However, netizens have shared anger after the behavior of a K-Pop company after their fourth-generation idol was alleged to have been “sexually harassed,” and it’s Cigntaure‘s Jeewon.

Cignature’s Jeewon | @cignature_j9/Twitter

Recently, a teaser for an upcoming video was released with Jeewon with Tak Jae Hoon.

During the video, the host explained that Jeewon was known for having one of the best physiques of an idol and linked it to the known WATERBOMB event, where artists are known to wear very different, and sometimes more revealing, outfits.

You are known to have one of the best physiques in idol history. Why didn’t you perform at WATERBOMB when your physique is such a hot issue?

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After the words were said, netizens noticed that Jeewon seemed uncomfortable and was covering her chest.

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When the video was posted, netizens couldn’t hide their anger at the disgusting comments about the idol. For many, no matter what the context was, it wasn’t something funny to say to an idol who many explained is often sexualized for her visuals.

not related, but uaena pls read.

during her participation in a variety, jeewon (cignature) had to hear disgusting remarks about her body when asked why she didn't performed at the water bomb festival. bc of this her fans are spreading the tag #ProtectJeewon, lets help them! https://t.co/IfPSVZivfr

— ☆ (@iuaenapieces) August 18, 2023

By my understanding, JW, who is often sexualized, was just reminded of that and then asked why she didn’t attend Waterbomb. And then they show her covering her chest & looking uncomfortable.
Like that’s supposed to be funny? We’re not laughing.

[translation from papago] https://t.co/A2CuOGk4Im pic.twitter.com/tpqvnaftbv

— seay (@scorpiohyejoo) August 17, 2023

Oh no this isn’t idle related but I am so mad … ARE THEY BLIND TO HER FEELING UNCOMFORTABLE ?! Literally she’s covering herself #ProtectJeewonpic.twitter.com/htnpRWVk50

— Ellie check bio (@gidlenevieland) August 17, 2023

Even if you aren't a signfan please spread the hashtag #ProtectJeewon and copy and paste the message below. It is absolutely disgusting the way C9 have even allowed this. pic.twitter.com/alwj9hgkzY

— ً (@jeewonthinker) August 17, 2023

In particular, along with the video shared by fans, the tweet with the video from the group’s page was full of angry retweets.

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https://t.co/L5WXa7wmwP#cignature #시그니처 #JEEWON #지원 #노빠꾸탁재훈 pic.twitter.com/QixjbtdH9c

— cignature (@cignature_J9) August 17, 2023

Yet, while the full video hasn’t been released, and it could’ve been taken out of context, the actions of Cignature’s company J9 Entertainment have made fans even angrier.

Shortly after the teaser was released, the fourth-generation group actually performed at a recent Waterbomb performance. Of course, the outfits worn by the members suited the occasion…

Cignature at WATERBOMB, and Jeewon is on the far left | @cignature_j9/Twitter

However, netizens quickly noticed that Jeewon’s outfit was much more exposed than the others and particularly seemed to draw attention to her chest area, which was referenced in the teaser.

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It meant that netizens were even angrier at the situation with the idol.

im so sick of this company first the show with this disgusting man now they sent cignature to this festival and only jeewon is wearing a revealing outfit and these disgusting accs have already started sexualising jeewon C9 YOU'LL BURN IN HELL #APOLOGIZETOJEEWON #PROTECTJEEWON pic.twitter.com/NPHml5bQUv

— remi in the summer (@doheeture) August 19, 2023

c9 is disgusting. yesterday a video came out where jeewon got sexualized by old men who asked why she doesn't go to waterbomb festival. instead of protecting jeewon, c9 sent jeewon to a waterbomb festival with the most revealing outfit in her group. #ProtectJeewon https://t.co/wlyia5qSsO

— nugu moments that could kill a sapphic (@nugusapphic) August 19, 2023

For many, whether the comments from Tak Jae Hoon were intentionally malicious or not, in the context, it wasn’t surprising that fans were angry. The fact that Jeewon was spotted wearing such a revealing outfit only a few days later seemed poor taste, especially after the initial video got such a negative response before the event.