ZEROBASEONE‘s (also known as ZB1) Kim Jiwoong was recently accused of cursing after a virtual fanmeeting.
Jiwoong
According to allegations, a fan heard Jiwoong say shibal, or “f*ck” in Korean, when he thought the call had ended. Due to the lag between the video and audio being cut off, it ended up being recorded.
평소에도 빠순이와의 영통이 끝나시면 인사를 씨~발이라고하시는 편인가요? 제가 잘 모르겠어서 제로즈님들의 의견이 궁금합니다 #김지웅 #제로즈_트친소 pic.twitter.com/128TqzuRfU
— .. (@81930287a) February 2, 2024
Do you usually say f*ck after talking to fans? I’m not sure so I’m asking other Zerozes’ thoughts.
— Fan
His company, WAKEONE, later claimed they would uncover the truth with the help of forensics. WAKEONE previously released a statement regarding various crimes against ZEROBASEONE, which netizens found suspicious.
Following the controversy, a union organized protest trucks calling for Jiwoong’s withdrawal. The union previewed the visuals for the trucks on February 5, 2024. The post included the hashtags “Kimjiwoong_leave_ifyouhaveaconscience” and “pleaseleavethegroupkimjiwoong.”
Mr. Kim Jiwoong, hurry and leave. (Word play on the Korean words for “Mr.” and “hurry” to form the word for f*ck in Korean, “Sshibal.”) We voted so you could debut, but what we get in return are curses. Kim Jiwoong, leave the group. If you forcibly continue this way, all ZEROSES will leave. The oldest hyung who is being a nuisance to his 8 dongsaengs. Kim Jiwoong, the sole nuisance member, who turned his group into one that hates fans, should leave.
Despite the union and many netizens pushing for Jiwoong’s removal, his loyal fans will continue to stay by his side and fight for his protection. Many are trending, “I STAND WITH JIWOONG” and “WE LOVE YOU KIM JIWOONG.”
My fellow woongdeongies thank u for doing everything u can just to protect our Jiwoong! Also thank u to sum zeroses for speaking up for jw.
JIWOONG DON’T FORGET, WE GOT UR BACK!!!!
I STAND WITH JIWOONG WE LOVE YOU KIM JIWOONG #KIMJIWOONG #김지웅 #사랑둥이들과웅이 pic.twitter.com/VwwljtJ9Uv
— klia (@kliapuddles) February 3, 2024
We’ll protect you Jiwoongah
I STAND WITH JIWOONG
WE LOVE YOU KIM JIWOONG#KIMJIWOONG #김지웅 #사랑둥이들과웅이 pic.twitter.com/5itmZIegJw
— ALLURE (@Allure_kjw) February 4, 2024
KIM JIWOONG you have worked so hard to come this far in your career,we know how much you love & care for your fans,through your kind words and care,we will always support,love & protect you
I STAND WITH JIWOONG
WE LOVE YOU KIM JIWOONG#KIMJIWOONG #김지웅 #사랑둥이들과웅이 pic.twitter.com/aPz7oLONNB
— KIM JIWOONG 웅덩이들 (@KJWOONGIES1998) February 4, 2024
ZEROSES are also urging WAKEONE to protect Jiwoong against defamation. Many are directly contacting the company via email in addition to tagging the company on social media.
HELLO WOONGDEONGIES &ZE_ROSES
Here’s a drive template of the English & Korean version of the email that you should send to wakeone in order to protect Jiwoong!! Please copy & paste the Email.
Email Id: wakeone@wake-one.com
zb1_official@daum.net#KIMJIWOONG #김지웅 #キムジウン pic.twitter.com/MClXyomueW
— KIM JIWOONG 웅덩이들 (@KJWOONGIES1998) February 3, 2024
PROTECT THE ARTISTS.
PROTECT ZEROBASEONE.
PROTECT KIM JIWOONG.
Those groundless accusations must be taken to justice. https://t.co/cfJJCRSWYv
— Charlie Oppa (@CharlieOppaPH) February 3, 2024
Wakeone Protect your Artist
PROTECT KIM JIWOONG @wakeone_offcl @ZB1_official#WakeOne조치를취하세요 #WakeOne김지웅을지켜라 #WakeOneProtectYourArtists #WakeOneProtectKimJiwoong
— ᑎila (@JiwoongNS) February 2, 2024
Read WAKEONE’s initial statement below.
WAKEONE Responds To ZEROBASEONE Kim Jiwoong’s Videocall Attitude Controversy
