SEVENTEEN’s Woozi, TXT’s Soobin, NCT’s Taeyong, and ATEEZ’s Mingi faced criticism recently, and now LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura is under fire as well.

On November 21, a post titled “LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura also enjoyed ‘Made in Abyss’” was made on the Korean forum “theqoo”. The post included an audio clip from Sakura's time as a member of IZ*ONE, in which she mentioned her enjoyment of the series.

She said, “I want to recommend it, ‘Made in Abyss’ is also fun. It’s a bit sad, but it’s in the same vein as ‘The Promised Neverland’ and I cried quite a bit.”

It is worth noting that several male idols have previously faced backlash for mentioning the controversial series, which contains elements of dark fantasy including graphic scenes and child sexualization.

There have been mixed opinions about the series so far, with some finding it completely unacceptable.

On the other hand, many anime enthusiasts are coming to the defense of "Made in Abyss", and fans of the idols mentioned are pointing out that the series is heavily censored in South Korea.

Here are some comments from netizens in response to Sakura's mention of the series:

"I find it perplexing that people can find gore fun to watch."

"But there are a lot of people who recommend it, so this is just a matter of personal preference?"

"Public figures should be more cautious and avoid discussing content like this."

"I'm not surprised because she's Japanese."

"I really enjoyed the first season, but unfortunately season 2 never came to Korea."

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Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, has spoken up about the recent controversy involving the late Sulli and her bed scene in the 2017 movie Real.

On April 2, Gold Medalist released an official statement saying, “From the very beginning, the role of Song Yoohwa, played by the late Sulli, included a bed scene. This was clearly stated during casting, and the actress had to be comfortable with it.”

They explained, “Just like job listings mention necessary qualifications, this role required exposure, and that was made clear in advance. If these things are only discussed after casting, it can create unnecessary pressure on the actor.”

The agency also emphasized, “Sulli and her agency were fully aware of the bed scene before she accepted the role. The script clearly described the level of exposure required, and the contract also included these details.”

Addressing rumors about a body double, they stated, “There was no body double for the acting. A ‘standing actor’ was only used during rehearsals to help with movement cues.”

Gold Medalist also included statements from Real’s assistant director Kim Joong Wook and script supervisor Lee Jun Hyun, confirming, “No actor was ever forced into doing a bed scene or nudity. That would never happen on set.”

As for claims that they contacted Sulli’s mother, the agency denied it and responded to her brother’s accusations, saying, “It’s understandable to have concerns about things heard at the funeral. However, bringing up something from six years ago and spreading false information as if it were personally witnessed is hard to accept.”

Finally, they urged people to stop spreading false rumors, saying, “Many people worked hard on Real, and these baseless accusations are hurtful. Also, there have been false rumors targeting Kim Soo Hyun recently. We sincerely ask for an end to speculative reports and misinformation.”

This comes after the late Sulli’s older brother, Choi, raised concerns on March 28 about the bed scene in Real, demanding answers from Kim Soo Hyun and director Lee Sa Rang.

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