Yet, many netizens defended the actor.
Koreaboo
1 hour ago
One of the hottest global shows right now is Heated Rivalry.
While Heated Rivalry is a global sensation, lead actor Hudson Williams has become a hot topic among Korean fans due to his mother being Korean. Yet, his nationality and Korean roots have become a topic of debate with the release of his latest photoshoot as netizens defended the actor from major criticism.
Recently, Hudson did a sexy photoshoot for Wonderland.
In the comments, many netizens hit back at the actor’s concept and visuals due to the bold nature of the photoshoot. Yet, it sparked a heated discussion among netizens who hated that he was being criticized so much, especially due to a lack of representation in Western media.
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- So if you just wear your pants so your underwear shows and draw women’s kiss marks all over your body, that’s supposed to be “hot”?
It doesn’t feel sexy at all, just vulgar and tacky
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I don’t know who he is, but he kind of looks like Shrek after he turned into a human…
His arms are way too short…
Ugh, my eyes… there’s no demand for this.
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- On theqoo, since he’s a foreign celebrity and people think there’s no risk of getting sued, there are seriously people who write trashy comments without holding back.
If someone actually did something bad and people criticize that, fine, but the problem is that even then, they enjoy judging looks more than talking about the incident itself. I honestly wonder what kind of people leave comments like that. - It’s not imported or released domestically, so most people here probably don’t know him well.
- He really doesn’t take care of himself.
- The photoshoot had a sexy concept, but the interview was a total contrast, which I liked.
It’s kind of surprising to see an Asian man, who gets the lowest treatment in North America, being seen as “hot,” but at the same time, it really shows how intense racism still is. As a fellow Korean, it makes me want to support him even more.
There’s such a solid glass ceiling for Asians in Western entertainment, so I hope he really succeeds and breaks through it in a very visible way. - Ugh, he gives me the ick.
The show has become a huge hit worldwide.