Fans have expressed some disappointment.
Koreaboo
40 minutes ago
Recently, ZEROBASEONE‘s Gunwook was involved in a “bad attitude” controversy.
ZEROBASEONE’s Gunwook | WakeOne
ZEROBASEONE recently made their comeback and promoted the release through various events, including face-to-face fan activities.
During a recent event, a drawing was held for attendees to win an additional Polaroid prize, in which each member drew a number and read it aloud. Gunwook did the same, drawing a number and announcing that it was ten.
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However, fans looking back at the footage have claimed that the number Gunwook pulled was not actually 10. Close-ups of the paper slip, which was slightly transparent, focus on the shape of the number, which some believe was the number 6 with a line underneath.
As a result of the alleged manipulation in favor of a specific fan, the idol has faced criticism, along with other comments about his behavior.
제베원 박건욱 싸인폴라 조작 사건 실화냐?!
일본팬 주려고 9번 뽑아놓고 10번이라고 당당하게 구라침.. 밑에 있는 팬들이 머저리 붕어로 아나봄?! 거기 카메라가 몇대 있고 다 지켜보고 있는데 안 걸릴 줄 알았음?! ㅋㅋ 그날 현장에 있던 ㅂㄱㅇ팬들 다 눈뜬장님인 줄 아나 #제베원 #박건욱 pic.twitter.com/gpTMDhKI4S
— . (@neUDnZVz4h92785) June 4, 2026
Is the alleged signed Polaroid manipulation incident involving ZEROBASEONE’s Park Gunwook actually real?! He picked number 9 to give to a Japanese fan and then confidently lied, saying it was number 10. Does he think the fans below are complete idiots?! There were multiple cameras there and everyone was watching—did he really think he wouldn’t get caught? lol. Does he think all the Park Gunwook fans who were at the venue that day are blind or something?
— OP
그게문제가아니라 앞에팬들있는데 저렇게 못생기고우악스럽게 하품해도됨? https://t.co/Yry7HqO7sw
— 나츠 (@gonutson) June 4, 2026
That’s not the point. With fans right there in front of him, is it really okay to yawn in such an unsightly, over-the-top way?
— OP
Female idols get hate for crossing their arms while male idols are manipulating lucky draw events to benefit their fansite https://t.co/x1fhS5veLV
— jay (@jihaoland) June 4, 2026
Following the backlash over the alleged rigging of the event, Gunwook shared an apology on Bubble, promising to “reflect” on his actions.
Hello, this is Park Gunwook of ZEROBASEONE.
I am writing this message to sincerely apologize for my actions at the recent fan signing event.
At the time, I should have been more careful and thoughtful in my judgment and behavior, but I failed to do so. I take very seriously the fact that my actions caused confusion and hurt to many people. I sincerely apologize to everyone who was hurt or troubled because of my shortcomings.
Even though I have always cherished the support and affection that fans give me, I am sorry that I was unable to live up to those feelings. I will not take this incident lightly and will genuinely reflect on my actions.
I would also like to apologize once again to all the ZEROSEs who supported and believed in me throughout this album promotion, only to be disappointed by me. In addition, I want to apologize to my fellow ZEROBASEONE members and the staff members who work hard alongside us.
From now on, I will be more careful in my actions and sincerely reflect and grow so that I can become someone who is worthy of the trust that ZEROSEs place in me.
Once again, I am truly sorry.
— Gunwook
In response, fans offered their hopes that he would learn from the incident in the future, while pushing back against those leaving malicious comments.
I’m glad he apologized. What he did was wrong, and I hope he learns from it and doesn’t make the same mistake again in the future.
I just hope some people don’t use this mistake as an opportunity to throw him under the bus. It’s good that he apologized and took responsibility… https://t.co/CmSlKxVYla
— ⑅ ׅ ࣪ Lily ᰋ (@gyugyu_ZB1_) June 4, 2026
its not the first time the issue of favoritism comes up so this makes it even more disappointing. he did wrong and deceived fans and tho im glad he apologized i also hope to see a better attitude from in the future and for him to remember that every fan matters
— ki ★ (@wookbao) June 4, 2026
we forgive you gunwook but do nawt let it happen again.. not only is it unfair to other fans but it crosses a lot of boundaries to favor a fan like this https://t.co/SvOPiAF1pW
— ._. (@bnpsychosis) June 4, 2026