Both sides want the company to speak up.
Koreaboo
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In 2024, when former RIIZE‘s Seunghan (XngHan) was temporarily added to the group again, fans planned protests against it happening.
RIIZE’s Seunghan
One of these methods that had the greatest impact was sending flower wreaths to SM Entertainment. These flower wreaths are usually used for funerals and send a disturbing message to relay the intensity of fans’ protests.
This seemed to popularize the idea, leading to more idols receiving wreaths.
Now, a boy group member who has only been active for one month appears to be the next target.
Following the survival show Boys II Planet, the winning trainees were brought together to form ALPHA DRIVE ONE (ALD1).
ALPHA DRIVE ONE | WakeOne
This line-up includes Kim Geonwoo, who was accused of bullying trainees during the show.
ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s Kim Geonwoo | WakeOne
“BOYS II Planet” Kim Geonwoo’s Apology For Bullying Trainees Triggers Heated Debate
More recently, the idol was accused of verbally abusing an MBC staff member, who allegedly provided proof to back her allegations. Since then, evidence has been debated, with many demanding a response from WakeOne.
Rookie Male Idol Gets Accused Of Verbally Abusing MBC’s Female Staff Member
On X, some against Geonwoo’s continued activities with the group have announced plans to send funeral wreaths to demand answers.
📢 [근조 화환 시위 문구 안내]
현재 제기된 사안에 대해 공식 입장 및 책임 있는 조치를 요구하는 의미로 근조 화환을 진행합니다.
✔️일시: 2월 21일(토) 오후 12시
✔️주소: CJ ENM 센터 정문 앞
개인 참여를 원하시는 분들은 입장표명 위주 내용으로 협조 부탁드립니다. pic.twitter.com/xZHNirbRq5
— 웨이크원 입장표명 총공계 (@wk1hashtag) February 18, 2026
[Condolence Wreath Protest Message Notice]
In response to the currently raised issue, we will be sending condolence wreaths as a means of demanding an official statement and responsible action.
Date & Time: Saturday, February 21 at 12:00 PM
Location: In front of the main gate of the CJ ENM Center
Those who wish to participate individually are asked to focus their messages on expressing a clear position (statement of stance).
— Tweet
Messages on the page directly name Geonwoo, asking for his removal from the group if the allegations are true.
- “If the power-abuse controversy involving Kim Geon-woo is true, he should leave immediately.”
- “If it’s false, release a statement. If it’s true, take measures for his withdrawal.”
- “Any further silence is nothing but implicit agreement.”
Many fans in support of Geonwoo have shared their feelings over the planned protest and frustration with the agency for not addressing the terms.
‼️PLEASE RNB THIS ACC‼️
📌https://t.co/tNkUFaZkrG
These crazy people are starting a fundraiser to send condolence wreath to KGW. Please don’t engage❗️Just report and block❗️ pic.twitter.com/v70UZR1cTE
— ★ (@geonwoofotg) February 18, 2026
bitch all I know if a single funeral wreath go up I will personally be on the next flight to Korea bc since wakeone can’t handle there shit and protect there artist I’ll take matters into my own hands WE LITERALLY SAW WHAT THOSE THINGS DID TO ANOTHER GROUP WE CAN NOT LET IT…
— niya | ꒰ఎ ★ ໒꒱ (@805leowon) February 18, 2026
thanks to wakeone’s incompetence a 22 year old might walk into work after lunar new year just to see the place surrounded by funeral wreaths with his own name on them i feel so sick
— 🐞 (@geonbloom) February 18, 2026