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Zzanbro Removes TXT Teaser Amid Shin Dong-yup Sexual Harassment Controversy
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Controversy Surrounding 'Zzanhyeong Shin Dong-yup' (Zzanbro)
The YouTube entertainment program 'Zzanhyeong Shin Dong-yup' has faced backlash following allegations of sexual harassment during a guest appearance by Tomorrow X Together (TXT) members Soobin and Beomgyu. Fans and netizens are demanding the episode's cancellation after a teaser showed MC Shin Dong-yup making inappropriate comments and physically measuring the guests' bodies.
Key Facts
- A trailer released on November 27 showed Shin Dong-yup asking Soobin if his nipples were "gathered close together" before physically measuring the distance between them.
- Assistant MC Jeong Ho-cheol exacerbated the situation by lifting his shirt to expose his own nipples, while the production team added captions such as "Shock and Horror."
- Soobin expressed visible discomfort during the recording, stating that he felt humiliated.
- On April 28, TXT's fandom, MOA, criticized the content as inappropriate for idol variety shows and announced a truck protest against Big Hit Music to demand better artist protection.
- Critics raised concerns that the channel is accessible to minors without age authentication despite its provocative content.
- While the production team uploaded a modified trailer with the measurement scenes removed, they have not issued an official apology as of May 2.
- A show official claimed the controversy was a "misunderstanding" caused by showing provocative highlights without context.
Key Terms
- Zzanbro: A popular YouTube talk show hosted by comedian Shin Dong-yup where guests consume alcohol while conversing.
- MOA: The official global fandom name for Tomorrow X Together (TXT).
Key Quote
"I feel humiliated." — Soobin
Next
- The production team confirmed that the problematic segments will be deleted from the main broadcast.
- MOA fans intend to proceed with a truck protest at Big Hit Music headquarters to demand respect and protection for their artists.
- Netizens continue to call for the complete disposal of all recorded footage and the total cancellation of the episode.
