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Zico Receives Gifts In Public Amid Controversy, Netizens Frustrated Over Fans: 'Shameless People'

Zico is now in the limelight due to his “thief” allegations related to the house break-in of the late Goo Hara and the 2019 Burning Sun Scandal. The accusations have reached a boiling point on social media, as netizens also criticized the singer for his past controversial actions.

Amid the heat, Zico seemingly appeared in public, sparking a community post. On June 25, an online thread titled, “Zico On His Way To Work Today” was established by netizens.

There, the author uploaded two photos of the idol wearing a graphic T-shirt, pink cap, and baggy pants, which exuded a casual fit. Furthermore, Zico was also seen accepting gifts and letters from fans present in the area.

(Photo : Instiz)

(Photo : Instiz)

The comments section was filled with netizens who praised the idol’s styling, with some even curious about where Zico gets his fashion items. They even complimented the idol for having a “hip” styling. Read their comments below:

  •  “His T-shirt is pretty, I bet it’s expensive.”
  •  “Fighting!”
  •  “His hat is so pink.”
  •  “Every time I look at Zico, I’m always curious about the items he wears. His bag is pretty.”
  •  “Please let me know the information of his pants.”
  •  “His t-shirt is expensive right?”
  •  “He’s so cute.”
  •  “His hat is my style.”
  •  “He is so hip.”
  •  “I’ve always felt like Zico’s casual wear is so my style.”

Meanwhile, international netizens criticized the individuals in the photos and comments section for still supporting Zico amid the scandals. Others even anticipated how the KOZ Entertainment founder would use fifth-gen boy group BOYNEXTDOOR to “clean his image”

  • “Gift bags, flowers, handwritten letters, imagine spending money on a trash like him.” 
  • “And then y’all wonder how male celebrities with big/serious scandals still have a career, it’s because of these types of women that continue to support them no matter what!”
  • “Sick, sick people for defending and supporting someone like him”
  • “Raise your standards people omg.”
  • “His fans are trying so hard to put out the public questioning of his character right now, but it is very much overdue!”
  • “Shameless people, ew.”
  • “Watch him use BOYNEXTDOOR to clean his image. All that ‘BOYNEXTDOOR’s father” bulls**t.”
  • “Imagine complimenting Zico in 2024.”

In other news, KOZ Entertainment officially addressed the ongoing rumors and accusations made against Zico.

According to the agency’s statement on June 24, KOZ Entertainment confirmed that numerous malicious posts and comments have been collected. This includes remarks containing defamation, insults, and false information.

The company then shared that a complaint had been submitted to the investigative authorities. It also assured that the individuals who made the claims against Zico will receive strong legal action without leniency.

“To protect our artist’s rights and interests, we will continue to take strict action against those who make malicious posts,” KOZ Entertainment added.