Okay fellow ELFs — big chatter today. Siwon is at the center of a fresh controversy after posting Instagram stories praising American conservative activist Charlie Kirk following his sudden death. Fans pushed back on the posts and on some of Siwon’s replies to criticism, and that backlash has spilled over into how people are reading his interactions with the rest of Super Junior on stage.
While the group is on their SUPER SHOW 10 world tour (they just performed in Manila), clips from the concert showed the members lining up for a group photo and moments where Siwon appeared physically separate from the others. In one clip, Ryeowook moves closer but Siwon stays apart — short, understated moments that fans have replayed and read as awkward or tense.
There have also been reports of at least one member unfollowing Siwon on social media amid the backlash, which only added fuel to fan discussion. On Twitter and other platforms, some fans are calling for his removal (#SIWON_OUT) while others are simply noticing the distance and reacting emotionally to the perceived divide.
To be clear: the main, verifiable points are simple — Siwon’s Instagram content about Charlie Kirk drew criticism; fans and some media documented his social-media replies; video clips from SUPER SHOW 10 in Manila show moments where he appears separated from the group; and the situation has generated a lot of fan response online.
Quick context for anyone catching up
- Super Junior debuted in 2005 under SM Entertainment and are one of K‑Pop’s longest-running idol groups.
- Siwon has been a member since debut and is also known for acting and high-profile charity/ambassador work.
- SUPER SHOW is Super Junior’s long-running concert series; this run is tied to their 20th anniversary tour.
As always with moments like this, clips and reactions travel fast — and the narrative fans pick up on can spread even faster. I’ll keep an eye out for any official statements from SM, the members, or Siwon himself, and I’ll update if anything changes.
Source: Koreaboo
