ENHYPEN's Ni-Ki sparked controversy when he expressed envy about the day off on March 1st Independence Movement Day in Korea.

As a Japanese member, his comment led to disappointment among some Korean netizens, who felt it was inappropriate for him to express envy about a holiday tied to Korea's struggle against Japanese rule.

Some called for education on Korean history, while others acknowledged his foreigner status and lack of understanding.

The incident raised discussions about cultural sensitivity and the need for idols to be informed about historical contexts.

ENHYPEN's Ni-Ki sparked controversy when he expressed envy about the day off on March 1st Independence Movement Day in Korea. As a Japanese member, his comment led to disappointment among some Korean netizens, who felt it was inappropriate for him to express envy about a holiday tied to Korea's struggle against Japanese rule.

Some called for education on Korean history, while others acknowledged his foreigner status and lack of understanding. The incident raised discussions about cultural sensitivity and the need for idols to be informed about historical contexts.

Some Korean netizens expressed disappointment with Ni-Ki's response and wrote, "It makes me angry that a Japanese person is 'envious' about having the day off on the March 1st Independence Movement Day," "If you want to promote in Korea, I think he needs to take some history lessons," "HYBE, you should educate your foreign idols on Korean history," "He should really think before he comments," "If he's not educated at least get some lessons," and "Wow if you're that envious, do you want to be forcibly annexed by another country like us?" Other netizens commented, "He's a foreigner so it's natural he doesn't know," and "He might not understand the significance since he's not Korean."

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Lee Jun Ho has officially ended his long-time journey with JYP Entertainment after 17 years.

On March 20, JYP Entertainment made an official announcement stating, "The exclusive contract between JYP Entertainment and artist Lee Jun Ho will conclude on April 15."

JYP further expressed, "Since debuting as a member of 2PM in 2008, Lee Jun Ho has shown incredible dedication to both his music and acting careers. Thanks to a strong relationship built on trust, we have renewed our contract multiple times over the years. We sincerely thank him for being a part of JYP’s growth and journey."

Lee Jun Ho also shared his thoughts through the agency, saying, "I sincerely appreciate the unwavering support I’ve received over the past 17 years. I will cherish the relationships and encouragement that have been built over this long time as I move forward."

JYP Entertainment also confirmed that while his exclusive contract is ending, they will still support his activities in Japan and assist with any future collaborations if needed.

This news has left fans wondering about Junho’s next steps. With his immense success as an actor, especially after the hit drama King the Land, many are speculating that he may join a new agency focusing on his acting career.

Meanwhile, Junho’s fans have been flooding social media with messages of support, thanking him for his time with JYP and expressing excitement for his future endeavors.

As one of the most successful idol-turned-actors, all eyes are on what Lee Jun Ho will do next!

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