Idols cried and laughed during the Asian Games soccer final between Japan and South Korea... Critics criticized for their ”neutral” comments

“Idols must maintain neutrality” (Park Gun-wook of “ZERO BASE ONE”) vs. “Congratulations, hyung” (Japanese member U of “ONF”).
Idols were mixed in their joys and sorrows over the Japan-Korea match in the men's soccer final of the Asian Games Hangzhou 2023, China. Too much effort, sometimes not correct
The words of honest idols can send people back and forth between hell and heaven. At 9pm on the 7th, the Korean national team will face Japan in the men's soccer final of the Asian Games Hangzhou 2023, China.
They achieved a come-from-behind victory of 2-1 and won the championship. The statement in question came from Park Gun-wook, a member of ZERO BASE ONE. On the 6th, the day before the game, he started communicating with fans.
``I have to watch soccer tomorrow. The final match between Korea and Japan. I absolutely have to watch it,'' he said through Bubble Live, a channel for fans. However, in a live broadcast ahead of the final match on the 7th, he said, ``Today's soccer is the same.''
Not seen in Apparently, since there is a war between Korea and Japan, idols must maintain neutrality. I want you to understand." However, netizens, including the management office, are wondering about Japan's complexion.
He has shown a critical reaction to the situation. One internet user said, ``I'm not saying we should encourage anti-Japanese sentiment. However, saying that we can't support Japan or South Korea is a very shallow statement.''
"It's a word," he said sternly. Some people took issue with the management office's response to preventing people from watching the match, while others said they understood it.
On the other hand, there were idols who showed the different reactions of the multinational members while watching the match.
. ONF's Japanese member U posted a video of him watching the match on his mobile phone while traveling with MK on his official channel. During the match, when a South Korean player's shot went high, MK said, "What a shame!!"
reacted, ``That was dangerous!!'' and drew laughter. After the match was over, U wrote, ``It was fun to watch with my hyungs lol, congratulations!'' and accepted the result.
He also received praise for showing a good side.