BTS Jungkook 'Flower Crew' Live Controversy: Jo Se-ho Criticized for Attitude

A live broadcast of the variety show 'Flower Crew' has sparked intense debate following accusations of rude behavior and hierarchical posturing by cast members Jo Se-ho and Seo Jang-hoon toward BTS's Jungkook and actor Kim Min-seok.

Key Facts

• Jo Se-ho faced backlash for refusing burgers brought by Jungkook, returning them while stating, "It looks like leftovers" and "It looks like it's been eaten and left over."
• Jo Se-ho used harsh language toward Kim Min-seok for eating a burger, asking, "Are you stuffing it all in yourself?"
• Seo Jang-hoon voiced frustration with the live voting system, remarking, "Since Jungkook has many fans, the number of votes is also high."
• Viewers criticized Seo Jang-hoon’s behavior as "annoying" and "whining," suggesting the cast was attempting to enforce a strict hierarchy.
• Jo Se-ho defended his actions as an attempt to be friendly, claiming he was simply trying to build rapport with Jungkook.
• Seo Jang-hoon claimed his behavior was misunderstood and that his attempts to be friendly were misinterpreted as negativity.
• Jungkook later revealed he felt more uncomfortable during subsequent broadcasts because the cast interacted with him less following the public outcry.

Key Quote

"It looks like leftovers... Forget it, forget it." — Jo Se-ho

Next

• Public opinion remains divided between those criticizing the cast's behavior and those defending the show as entertainment.
• Cast members indicated they would adjust their interactions to avoid further misunderstanding, though Jungkook noted the resulting silence was more uncomfortable.