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K‑pop fans call for Kim Soo Hyun’s exclusion from award ceremonies
✍️ NST Online
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 11:18 AM
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A wave of K‑pop fans has taken to social media demanding that South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun be barred from participating in upcoming award shows, citing concerns over his presence.
Several K‑pop fan communities on platforms such as Twitter and Instagram posted coordinated messages urging organizers to prevent actor Kim Soo Hyun from appearing at forthcoming award ceremonies. The posts, which quickly trended under hashtags like #NoKimSooHyun, argue that his inclusion detracts from the focus on music artists.
The campaign appears to stem from a perception among some fans that the actor’s presence at music award shows is unrelated to the core purpose of celebrating K‑pop talent. While no official statement has been released by the award bodies, organizers have acknowledged the online chatter and said they are reviewing all participant nominations.
Industry observers note that fan-driven movements have increasingly influenced programming decisions in South Korea’s entertainment sector. However, they also caution that any exclusion would need to follow established eligibility criteria rather than solely public pressure.
The campaign appears to stem from a perception among some fans that the actor’s presence at music award shows is unrelated to the core purpose of celebrating K‑pop talent. While no official statement has been released by the award bodies, organizers have acknowledged the online chatter and said they are reviewing all participant nominations.
Industry observers note that fan-driven movements have increasingly influenced programming decisions in South Korea’s entertainment sector. However, they also caution that any exclusion would need to follow established eligibility criteria rather than solely public pressure.