K-pop sensation BIGBANG is currently in the midst of a world tour, but member Taeyang (Dong Young-bae, 동영배) has unexpectedly become the target of online trolls. Recently, a netizen posted a video of Taeyang showcasing his physique on social media, accompanied by seemingly mocking text attempting to criticize his body. However, the post did not garner agreement; instead, it ignited widespread anger among netizens, who quickly came to Taeyang's defense.
After sharing the video of Taeyang, the netizen wrote, "Is that really BIGBANG's Taeyang, Dong Young-bae?" They then made another post referencing his name (in Korean, the 'bae' in Dong Young-bae sounds similar to the word for 'belly'), urging fans to "gather around" and deliberately stating, "I won't say anything, who wants to speak first?" This series of ambiguous remarks was widely interpreted as a subtle jab at Taeyang's physique, causing the post to quickly go viral.
However, the reason netizens paid attention to the post was not to agree with the original poster's claims, but to collectively push back. Many even shared videos of Taeyang previously showcasing his toned abs, staunchly defending their idol's physique. One excited fan commented that they were captivated by the video alone and were almost mesmerized by Taeyang's abs before even finishing the post, expressing confusion as to what there was to mock.
Others directly retorted to the original poster, "If you have something to say, just say it! What kind of act is this?" Some even stated that Taeyang's abdominal lines were so defined that they initially thought the video was posted by a fan account, seeing nothing worthy of criticism. Instead, they found the original poster's deliberately roundabout comments perplexing.
Furthermore, some netizens humorously remarked that fans have always wanted to bury their faces in Taeyang's abs, and were surprised that someone would try to make an issue out of it. They even sarcastically asked if the original poster had only ever seen abs in comics, which would explain their astonishment at a real, well-built physique. Others quipped that instead of mocking others online, they should turn off their phones and visit a gym to see real muscles.
Following the post's exposure, Taeyang's physique once again became a hot topic among netizens. Many believe that everyone has their own unique characteristics, whether in appearance or body shape, and there is no need to deliberately attack others with mockery. This controversy unexpectedly brought Taeyang's toned abs back into the spotlight, with fans countering the trolls with an abundance of praise, ensuring their idol remains unaffected by malicious comments.
