TXT’s Soobin found himself embroiled in controversy after mentioning the highly acclaimed Summer 2017 anime, ‘Made in Abyss,’ during one of his live broadcast
While some fans have come to his defense, many female fans were upset after learning about the context of the anime. TXT Soobin is popular among female fans for his pure and kind personality.
So, after finding out that their favorite TXT member enjoys content such as the anime Made in Abyss, female fans believe that they can no longer see the idol in the same light.
Several fans have rallied to defend the K-pop idol. During his live broadcast, Soobin did not specifically recommend the anime due to its provocative nature, but he mentioned enjoying it.
To understand how this controversy unfolded, let’s provide a brief explanation of how TXT’s Soobin. He became a target of criticism among female fans within weeks of mentioning the popular anime ‘Made in Abyss’ in his live broadcast.
The live broadcast happened a year earlier, so you might be wondering why the controversy has been sparking so much buzz recently.
A Korean fan recently watched the live broadcast and shared images from the anime on a prominent Korean discussion website, triggering the controversy.
The original post described that they could not imagine if a female idol recommended an anime like Made in Abyss in their live broadcast instead of Soobin.
The original post mentioned that even if the female idol had been from a smaller group, she would have still gotten bashed for her anime choice.
The majority of comments on the post were critical of Soobin. Several dedicated anime and manga enthusiasts, having watched the series, expressed that they find the overall plot of the anime problematic and would not recommend it due to its controversial content.
Is Made in Abyss Anime Problematic?
After seeing all the outrage on X (formally Twitter), you might be wondering if all the outrage is necessary or if fans of the K-pop idol are making a big deal out of nothing.
Then let us inform you of the reason why TXT Soobin is getting canceled by his female fans for mentioning Made in Abyss in his live broadcast.
While the anime Made in Abyss enjoys popularity among viewers, it cannot be ignored that the series is highly problematic.
The first season of the anime featured numerous graphic scenes involving children. The world-building and art style of the anime are highly praised among anime viewers.
However, the anime faced criticism after its initial release due to its highly problematic depiction of gore, torture, and other controversial elements in the series.
This explains why the outrage is deemed necessary. TXT’s Soobin is highly popular among teenagers. TXT Soobin is very popular among teenagers.
Exposing teenagers to this kind of problematic media content did not go well with the fans. Besides Soobin, several other K-pop idols have been implicated in the ‘Made In Abyss’ anime controversy.
NCT Taeyong Seventeen Woozi and YouTuber DEX have been receiving numerous criticisms for promoting p*dophilic content.
In addition to these male K-pop idols, female idol LE SSERAFIM Sakura also mentioned the anime during her live broadcast.
Fans have started canceling Soobin due to his mention of ‘Made in Abyss,’ particularly because he expressed dissatisfaction with the first season while enjoying the second season.
Are K-pop Fans Bullying Other Idols for Watching Anime?
TXT Soobin’s Made in Abyss controversy has sparked numerous other issues among the fans. A growing number of K-pop fans are engaging in bullying behavior towards anime viewers on X (formerly Twitter), calling out anyone who consumes anime or manga.
Additionally, numerous individuals are criticizing Japanese content for its perceived problematic nature. Amidst these controversies, LE SSERAFIM Huh Yun-jin has faced criticism from international fans for her choice to watch anime such as Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen.
Fans hold the belief that the female idol should refrain from watching those two anime due to their depictions of violence, mutilation, and other elements.
As per a recent viral tweet shared by an anime fan, netizens are severing friendships with other Twitter users solely because of their consumption of anime and other Japanese media content.
