EXO’s Kai Hit With Major Criticism For His Recent Post

EXO‘s Kai has come under fire for his recent post.

EXO’s Kai | @weareoneEXO/X

Recently, Kai took to a social media platform to share a photo of himself in the practice room, but netizens noticed a Starbucks cup on the floor.

Amid the genocide in Gaza, Starbucks fell under the BDS (Boycott, Divest, and Sanction) list of brands that are being boycotted globally. While Starbucks sent a direct statement to Koreaboo regarding the company’s stance regarding the NCT collaboration, netizens have still voiced their opposition to the company and the promotion of the brand.

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After the photo was shared, netizens shared their reactions to the photo.

they way he just left the cup to show the logo 🤣🤣 bro these idols are just spineless and they arent even in a sensitive situation or any shi https://t.co/8XTipmL7ka

— nochu 🥣 (@_teteds) February 16, 2025

pls stop buying and promoting starbucks @weareoneEXO pic.twitter.com/nLUcGRII9i

— riy ✞ (@ijbolzzn) February 16, 2025

Not Kai drinking Starbucks and posting it too… I'm speechless?!

— Taleen 𓂆 (@tallume_07) February 16, 2025

it’s disappointing to see kai with starbucks and no one but antis is saying anything :/ i did tell him in bbl that we are boycotting but i doubt he will see the message

— ✴︎ 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐬¹²⁷ K4I 🇵🇸 (@ka1npepper) February 16, 2025

"@weareoneEXO
We do NOT want #kai #kimjongin or any of your artists to associate or promote Coca-Cola, STARBUCKS, McDonald's, Disney, or any companies that are financing a genocide in PALESTINE." I'm just helping exols bc seems like they don’t remember how to wording the twt!🫡 https://t.co/UPL2SsyBrv

— Navya (@Naturelover0858) February 16, 2025

On Kai’s last Instagram post, from 2023, comments also urged Kai to be aware.

Netizens have continuously been trying to raise awareness with idols and boycotted brands.

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