Netizens Cringe At A “Traumatic” And “Inappropriate” Fan Call With SEVENTEEN’s Joshua

Netizens couldn’t stop “Cringing” after videos of fan calls with members of SEVENTEEN went viral.

The members of SEVENTEEN | @pledis_17/Twitter

Since the start of the pandemic, SEVENTEEN (along with other groups) has turned to online fan calls to interact with fans. It has meant that the members can now interact with fans from across the world.

A photo of the setup for fan calls

On December 19, SEVENTEEN had fan calls for yzy and as always, netizens loved seeing the interactions between the members and fans. Yet, one fan call with Joshua has gone viral for all the wrong reasons after netizens dubbed it “inappropriate” and “cringe.”

SEVENTEEN’s Joshua | @joshu_acoustic/Instagram

While Joshua is always sweet, fans couldn’t get over how polite he was during a fan call when the person asked if they could call him “Mom.” The sentiment was because the fan thought Joshua had traits like a “mom,” and Joshua went along with it.

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After the call was posted, netizens couldn’t hide their anger and disgust at the narrative of the call, with many pointing out how traumatic it probably was for Joshua.

joshua after the most traumatic fancall of his life https://t.co/DLxplZq3WN pic.twitter.com/ZlGGNV4QLG

— SHUACEMBER (@shuabebito) December 19, 2023

That must be one of the hell traumatic experience. https://t.co/lArqyZkjZr pic.twitter.com/B0zrfkghMS

— pahala (@mingdanmeng) December 20, 2023

real picture of joshua getting ready for fancall day https://t.co/d8NvFd98d6 pic.twitter.com/N2dnQH4cTY

— kim ✧ DIXTAPE (@cosmokwan) December 19, 2023

Another fan call from that same event similarly received negative attention for its “cringe” and “inappropriate” narrative, and it was with Hoshi.

SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi | @ho5hi_kwon/Instagram

While Hoshi is known for being playful, especially with his “Horanghae agenda,” many thought a fan overstepped their mark. Just like with Joshua, fans shared their anger when a video was posted of Hoshi calling a fan “mom.”

Even he was weird tf out https://t.co/B1jzG3psiZ pic.twitter.com/mdVlUygo1h

— lucy ☆ krissie day (@miffyhoshi) December 19, 2023

his jaw was on the floor my buddy https://t.co/qm6xDjrDQ7

— bi (@hoshy_main) December 19, 2023

why would you ask him to be his mother https://t.co/3yDh08oCtR pic.twitter.com/H9bxtUSuHY

— lesbian hoshi (@hoshtism) December 19, 2023

The OP quickly defended the hate they received by explaining that rather than asking Hoshi to say that, the idol said it in response to her initial statement.

I said to Hoshi, I don't want to be your wife, I want to be your mom.Because you are so cute, I want to have a cute child like you. How happiness if i can be your mother!
I didn't expect him call me "Mommy" directly and say "I love you, Mom" in Chinese. https://t.co/XL1M3hEYpt

— Soraka0917 (@shayulajiaozzzz) December 19, 2023

While the fan who spoke to Hoshi clarified the fan call, the rise in “inappropriate” narratives when speaking to idols has concerned netizens. Many fans think that idols and staff should be able to turn off calls if they go down a different route, and calls should be used to chat with idols, not create a “narrative.”

You can read more about fans questioning the etiquette during fan calls below.

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