Super Junior’s Siwon is facing renewed criticism after fans accused him of taking his political views further following a new Threads post.
Siwon | OSEN
The idol recently opened a Threads account and shared a message about thinking about “what kind of country this should become for the next generation.” He said he wanted to continue discussing Korea’s future with his followers and to listen to different opinions.
여러분께서 보내주시는 공감과 응원이 없었다면, 제 생각도 혼잣말에 머물렀을지 모릅니다.
따뜻한 응원과 격려의 말씀 하나하나가 제게 큰 위로와 힘이 됩니다. 진심으로 감사합니다.
앞으로도 여러분과 함께 우리나라의 미래를 고민하며, 제가 고민해 온 생각들을 나누고 싶습니다. 다른 의견에도…
— Siwon Choi (@siwonchoi) July 13, 2026
“Without the understanding and support you have sent me, my thoughts may have remained nothing more than words spoken to myself.
Each and every warm message of support and encouragement gives me great comfort and strength. Thank you sincerely.
Going forward, I hope to continue thinking about the future of our country together with you and share the thoughts I have been reflecting on. I will also listen more closely to different opinions and continue learning.
Would it be alright if we continue having these conversations together?”
— Siwon
However, the post quickly gained attention on Korean online communities, with some netizens claiming it appeared to be another step toward openly sharing his political views.
알겠습니다.
스레드를 시작했는데 무척 횡하네요. pic.twitter.com/vP03YEn0sl
— Siwon Choi (@siwonchoi) July 13, 2026
I understand.
I started Threads, but it feels very empty.
— Siwon
Many focused on Siwon’s previous controversies surrounding his alleged right-wing views, with some questioning whether he was moving beyond personal opinions and toward a more public political role.
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- “Wow, this is so funny”
- “Are you really going into politics?”
- “Emptyㅋ Is he doing empty politics?”
- “Isn’t Super Junior’s Chinese fandom pretty big? It’s hilarious that he’s making far-right moves while taking money from Chinese fans”
- “Empty.”
- “Isn’t today the day another member’s album comes out? I feel bad for the fans”
This is not the first time Siwon has faced backlash over political posts. In 2025, he was criticized after sharing messages mourning the death of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with many fans interpreting his posts as support for Kirk’s political views.
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He also received criticism in 2026 after posting a cryptic message that some fans believed referenced former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol following his sentencing.
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Many fans who are criticizing him say their concerns are not simply about him having different opinions. Instead, they feel uncomfortable with what they see as an increasing focus on political messaging and a shift toward far-right views, especially from a member of a group with a large and diverse fanbase.
For some, the issue is that Siwon’s public image as an idol now appears to be closely tied to his political beliefs, creating a growing divide between him and parts of his fandom.