Fans of Cha Eun-woo, a 28-year-old member of ASTRO and actor, are currently staging a truck protest in response to the baseless slander he has been facing.
On the 21st, in front of the Fantagio building in Gangnam District, Seoul, a segment of Cha Eun-woo's fandom organized a truck protest. The truck's digital display carried messages urging the agency to actively address the baseless slander surrounding Cha Eun-woo, and to pay attention to the artist's protection, individual activities, and long-term development.
The reason behind this protest by some of Cha Eun-woo's fans is the recent surge in groundless slander against him online.
Following the release of "Moon" on the 19th, a tribute to the late ASTRO member MOON BIN, which featured 22 of his close friends, some netizens accused Cha Eun-woo and his agency of exploiting the deceased for profit.
Additionally, last month, a rumor spread primarily through YouTube claiming that Cha Eun-woo had only sent a wreath to the funeral of the late Kim Sae-ron and did not attend in person, which was later proven to be false.
In light of these events, Cha Eun-woo's fandom has requested a strong response from the agency, noting that "Cha Eun-woo has not pursued legal action against slander throughout his 9-year career, during which indiscriminate criticism and baseless rumors have worsened."
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(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)