UPDATE: A viral dance challenge featuring LE SSERAFIM’s Chaewon has ignited a firestorm of reactions among fans after a guest, Eom Ji Yoon, was seen getting overly friendly on camera. The clip, released on the Mnet M2 YouTube channel on October 25, 2025, shows Chaewon and Kazuha participating in the “SPAGHETTI” dance challenge, but Eom’s behavior has left many viewers shocked.
In the video, Eom Ji Yoon, who was portraying her male alter ego Eom Ji Hoon, embraces Chaewon multiple times, including a dramatic hug and a playful pretend kiss that made the idol shriek in surprise. This led to a wave of confusion, especially among international fans who mistakenly believed Eom was a man.
Fans expressed their outrage on social media, labeling Eom’s actions as inappropriate. “Excuse me, Mr. Eom Ji Hoon, you left the foreigners shocked. Please handle the situation!” one fan tweeted, highlighting the misunderstanding. Another commented, “It’s hilarious that overseas fans seriously got angry,” pointing out the cultural differences in perceptions.
However, the uproar subsided once Korean fans clarified that Eom Ji Yoon is indeed a woman. Many were taken aback by her convincing portrayal of her male character. “No, but she looked too much like a real man while hugging her,” another user remarked. “I saw some shorts showing overseas fans getting angry…but he’s so handsome, it’s understandable they’d be mistaken.”
Eom Ji Yoon’s male alter ego, Eom Ji Hoon, is a “celebrity chef” character she first introduced in June, and this portrayal has garnered a mix of admiration and confusion. As the true identity of the comedian spread online, fans began to appreciate the chemistry captured in the video, shifting the narrative from scandal to admiration.
The incident serves as a reminder of the cultural nuances surrounding gender and performance in entertainment. As the video continues to circulate, many fans are now celebrating the playful interactions and the light-hearted spirit of the dance challenge.
Stay tuned for more updates as the story develops, and join the conversation online about this unexpected misunderstanding that has captivated audiences worldwide.
