Is each idol who encounters "embarrassing interviews" in public more harsh than the other?

When conducting interviews and other activities, K-Pop idols always have to be prepared because they are sometimes asked inappropriate or disrespectful questions.

1. BTS was asked about past accusations of plagiarism

At BTS's press conference for their album "MAP OF THE SOUL: PERSONA".

A reporter decided to ask members about their opinions when the concept of "Blood, Sweat and Tears" was questioned as plagiarizing the work of a French photographer.

Star News reporter: I want to know whether there is plagiarism in "WINGS" and "Blood, Sweat and Tears"? Are you plagiarizing? I wanted to know more about the questions asked by French photographers.

I know this question may make you uncomfortable, but I want to hear what you think. ?

Members showed some shocked reactions as this was an incident that happened a few years ago.

Fortunately, Suga answered this question professionally.

Min Yoongi Suga: Regarding this, our company’s legal team is negotiating with the photographer. I believe our official position will be the same as our company's position.

Our company is currently investigating, so I'm sure we'll know when the results come out. Thanks. ?

2. MONSTA Big moments.

The entertainment program Access decided to interview the members after the performance, but decided to change the focus of the interview to BTS's Grammy nomination midway.

Interviewer: Did you hear that BTS received a Grammy nomination today? ?

When MONSTA X answered the question respectfully, fans were angry at the interviewer for not paying attention to MONSTA

3. Park Bom was asked about her views on the victory incident

In 2019, Park Bom performed a comeback performance for her song "Spring" and decided to answer some questions from reporters .

A reporter decided to ask her about her former record label YG and Seungri.

The reporter asked Park Bom what she thought of YG’s alleged continuous scandals, and what she thought of the Seungri scandal.

Park Bom was surprised by the sudden question, but answered it professionally.

Park Bom: I have a lot of work recently, and I just learned about these scandals. This is my previous company and I have nothing to say about it. ?

4. GOT7 was compared with BTS

During MAMA in 2019, an Associated Press reporter interviewed GOT7.

In the interview, GOT7 shared that their goal is to become the largest group in history.

Then, the reporter asked GOT7: So, do you want to beat BTS? ?.

This surprised the members, but BamBam answered professionally, "No, no." We are friends. ?.

Jackson also added to BamBam's comments, stating: "There's no competition." K-Pop is full of love and support. ?

5. Shin Dong-yeop made a joke about Kim Heechul and Momo at the ceremony

Shin Dong-yeop

Shin Dong-yeop, Jo Bo-a and Super Junior’s Kim Heechul were the winners of the 29th Seoul Music Awards host.

The show has many idols including TWICE participating.

In the show, Shin Dongye asked Kim Heechul, "Huh?" Where is a person you're excited to see sitting? and points to where Momo is sitting.

At that time, Heechul and Momo had just announced their date, and this question shocked Kim Heechul.

Soon, Shin Dong-yeop joked that he was talking about Super Junior.

Fans were very unhappy with Shin Dong-yeop's joke as they noticed how uncomfortable the TWICE member looked.