“Mingyu will never be the bad boy image you paint him to be…”
SEVENTEEN Mingyu‘s recent fan sign photos have been gaining attention, with many thinking he’s the perfect example of rejecting “toxic masculinity.”
Since debuting, Mingyu has gained attention for his sharp and handsome visuals. On stage, Mingyu captures the hearts of netizens and always puts on a powerful performance like the rest of the members. Yet, in reality, Mingyu is extremely kind and warm-hearted, but his visuals mean that many netizens make assumptions about his personality to fit with a certain narrative.
Recently, to celebrate the release of their new album, the SEVENTEEN members have been doing fan sign events where they can interact with CARATs. In photos shared by a fan, Mingyu was spotted wearing an apron, and considering that Mingyu is an avid cook, netizens were sent into meltdown.
After the photos were shared, one OP shared their thoughts on the idea of idols wearing certain things and having to use certain props at fansigns.
there’s a reason ur idols keep getting caught with cigs and vapes pic.twitter.com/F73B1mCAYS
— mari (@scoupzzn) May 11, 2024
Yet, when the post was shared, netizens hit back at the claim, sharing that Mingyu was someone with strict boundaries and if he did it, it was because he wanted to. They also added that his masculinity isn’t “fragile” and that this image netizens have of Mingyu being a certain way isn’t the reality.
reality: this is mingyu 👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/cYxcRNgtiP https://t.co/QO3f4vzTVZ
— malu responsavel por isentar o seungcheol (@queanun) May 12, 2024
Mingyu will never be the bad boy image you paint him to be. He’s so baby girl and radiate golden retriever energy https://t.co/573pFGf9p8
— J (@gyusunlight) May 13, 2024
All the qrts agreeing with this and saying he hates it when he’s known for doing it with aplomb even out of fansigns… i guess that one time hybe banned “feminine” items for another hybe group’s fansign was bc of u guys huhpic.twitter.com/q421tdU6cE https://t.co/9gJXQvrVDY
— ill-mannered punk (@svtcrnvl) May 12, 2024
his masculinity isn’t as fragile as you think https://t.co/8xZzjSvZIs
— ryl ✨ (@woozibaby22) May 12, 2024
you can NEVERRRRR make mingyu the fuckboi asshole cold hearted idol u want him to be 😁 https://t.co/N9PVkFiqEn
— tricia 🎧 (@spigerhoshi) May 12, 2024
using mingyu as an example…. The man who doesnt even have a single inkling of fragile or toxic masculinity in his body…. https://t.co/Nlr7yvqSMa
— biancs 🌸 (@mo_onstella) May 12, 2024
Mingyu, a man with zero toxic masculinity 😍😍😍 https://t.co/X1cVuJSNCB
— Miruku (◠‿◠) (@_PrincessMilk) May 12, 2024
he’s one of the most sincerest idols when it comes to fanservice and he makes it obvious if he feels forced. i’m guessing that you’re a new fan https://t.co/nQvVDsbwiz
— wanie⋆｡ﾟ☁︎｡⋆｡ (@mgwonu) May 12, 2024
if there’s one person who is confident in his masculinity, is mingyu https://t.co/g7HpXh1I2O
— ఇ ◝‿◜ ఇ (@junsfunkycat) May 13, 2024
In the past, Mingyu has been praised for his actions, especially during a fan event, because he didn’t seem to care when using what was deemed as “feminine” props.
SEVENTEEN has been around for long enough to set boundaries with fans, and if Mingyu didn’t want to do certain things, he would say it. Fans don’t like people trying to create fake narratives about Mingyu that aren’t true.
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