Wonwoo, a member of the popular girl group Seventeen, is currently under fire for his past malicious comments about Girls' Generation. The matter came to light after Wonwoo posted an Instagram post in which he stated, "Being a celebrity is not a job where you have to endure until death. I hope people don't look down on idols. Please stop giving hurts that you can't take responsibility for." The post has garnered mixed reactions, especially because of his controversial past.

During his middle school years, Wonwoo had repeatedly posted derogatory comments regarding the appearance and character of Girls' Generation members, calling them "music industry trash" with malicious screenshots and edited images. Facing continued criticism after Seventeen's debut, he posted a handwritten apology in 2016 in the official fan cafe, acknowledging that he underestimated the impact of his words.

This past history has led to cold reactions to his recent comment, with netizens stating, "He contributed to the lack of warmth," and "Wonwoo has no right to say that." Some suggest that he should avoid making such comments if he has truly reflected on his actions. Others, however, feel that , "It was an immature action at the time, and the criticism is excessive," and "He has already apologized; leave him alone."

Opinions remain divided among netizens regarding Wonwoo's comment. Meanwhile, a recent leak of HYBE's internal documents, revealing provocative comments about other idols' appearances, has also caused controversy in the industry.