Sung Si-kyung is drawing criticism online over an interaction with NMIXX member Sullyoon in which he unexpectedly brought up the subject of a boyfriend.
The moment circulated on TheQoo after Sullyoon spoke about wanting to go camping and grill meat. Sung’s response brought a boyfriend into the conversation, prompting some viewers to question why dating had been mentioned at all.
The exchange sparked criticism from commenters who described the remark as unnecessary and outdated, while others argued that personal questions about dating can put younger entertainers in an uncomfortable position.
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The sampled comments were overwhelmingly critical of Sung Si-kyung, with commenters questioning why he brought up a boyfriend in response to Sullyoon talking about camping and food. Many described the remark as outdated or unnecessary, while several criticized what they viewed as a recurring pattern in his comments.
1. I used to really like Sung Si-kyung and hoped he’d age gracefully, but it’s such a shame that he’s turned into such a stereotypical Korean man in his 40s... He’s always so hung up on marriage and putting himself down for being older and unmarried, and I was already tired of those comments... Ugh, when it comes to making jokes like this to women, just keep your mouth shut. At his age, if he’s going to make questionable comments, he should’ve realized by now that staying quiet would at least keep him out of trouble... Older single women like Kim Shin-young seem to age wisely, so why are men like this...? Sigh... It’s such a shame that his singing and voice get overshadowed by his personality.
2. I’m saying this because some people are defending him. It’s not simply because the person he was talking to is an idol. These days, companies even tell employees not to ask personal questions like that between people of the same sex because it can be considered sexual harassment. People have been taught for years that casually asking invasive personal questions is inappropriate. For a broadcaster to still think like this just shows how behind the times he is. This isn’t something you can brush off as, “Well, he’s old, so jokes like that are understandable.”
3. Does he actually think that’s funny????? Does he have some hobby of saying completely unnecessary things just so people will curse him out??? Why deliberately say pointless stuff and bring criticism on yourself? It’s not like he spent decades living in the mountains and has no idea how things have changed. Why does he insist on saying outdated nonsense and getting dragged for it? Is he collecting insults because he’s worried all that drinking will make him die young???? I don’t know if he thinks idols should openly talk about dating or whatever, but I don’t care why he keeps making these stale comments. I just wish they wouldn’t have him MC things like this.
4. His image is already like that even when he does nothing, but somehow he manages to say something controversial at least once every quarter...ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ He keeps reinforcing that image all by himself ㅋㅋㅋㅋ His self-promotion is incredible ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
5. That school pedigree really shows. He probably reeks of stale old-man energy every time he breathes.
6. She said she wants to go camping and grill meat, so why does a boyfriend suddenly come up? Does he even listen when other people are talking? Managing to kill the mood once every quarter is honestly a talent. Please just stick to singing.
7. Ugh, he’s making gross jokes like some out-of-touch middle-aged boss and showing absolutely no manners. You can go camping and grill meat perfectly well by yourself, and you can go with friends too. His head must be completely filled with dating. You can practically see a thought process driven by romantic deprivation.
8. Even actual middle-aged company bosses don’t make jokes like that these days. He just seems like a typical middle-aged guy who thinks he’s witty.
9. I really need to make sure I don’t grow old like this ㅠ
10. That guy said some ridiculously rude things to my singer too ㅋㅋ He was always like this, but his image had improved a lot lately.
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