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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Suzy just hit a major milestone — and Park Bo Gum made sure it didn’t go unnoticed.

On May 5, the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards was held at COEX D Hall in Gangnam, Seoul, with Shin Dong Yup, Suzy, and Park Bo Gum returning as the MC trio once again. But this year wasn’t just any regular hosting gig — it marked Suzy’s 10th anniversary as the show’s MC.

Shin Dong Yup kicked off the ceremony by introducing this year’s theme, “Toward, Voyage”, and jokingly said, “We probably can’t be MCs for another 10, 20, or 30 years, but wouldn’t it be nice if we could sail all the way to the 91st Baeksang?”

Suzy added with a smile, “I’m sailing toward the hearts of all the audience members.”

But the sweetest moment came when Park Bo Gum turned to Suzy and said, “Today marks our 10th year together”, before pulling out a beautiful bouquet of flowers to celebrate her 10th year as host. The crowd loved it, and so did Suzy.

Shin Dong Yup then asked Suzy if she remembered her very first time on the Baeksang stage. She said, “Of course I do. I was really nervous because it was my first time, but I was also so happy and excited to be chosen as an MC. Now, 10 years have gone by… and it still feels special, like the first time.”

The warm memories didn’t stop there. Suzy asked Shin Dong Yup about his own first experience, and he shared, “I remember receiving an award here over 30 years ago. I think I’ve been an MC for about 15 or 16 years now.”

He added, “I might’ve looked calm on the outside, but inside, I was always nervous and trembling. But maybe that mix of nerves and excitement is what helped me keep doing this with all of you.”

The 61st Baeksang turned into a night of celebration, not just for the stars being honored — but also for the ones who’ve been guiding the stage for years.

And thanks to Park Bo Gum’s thoughtful gesture, Suzy’s 10th year felt more like a fairytale than a job.

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