Netizens Defend Kim Jaejoong Against Homophobia Accusations

Beloved second-generation K-Pop idol and former TVXQ member Kim Jaejoong was unexpectedly accused of homophobia after a recent episode of his talk show JaeFriends.

K.Will (left) and Kim Jaejoong (right)

On Episode 35, Korean singer K.Will guested. The two go way back, being friends for over 20 years!

Still, Jaejoong hadn’t seen every MV of K.Will’s as he had gone through very stressful and hectic periods of his life. So, Jaejoong watched K.Will’s legendary music video for “Please Don’t…”, the title track off his 2011 album Third Album, Part 1, for the first time.

The music video stars actors Seo In Guk (Death’s Game and Doom at Your Service) and Ahn Jae Hyun (The Real Has Come! and Love with Flaws), who recently reunited. The “Please Don’t…” MV is known for its unexpected plot twist as it pushed the boundaries at the time in a conservative Korean culture. Throughout the music video, viewers assume that Seo In Guk is in love with the woman, SISTAR‘s Dasom, who is marrying Ahn Jae Hyun. By the end, it’s revealed that Seo In Guk is in love with Ahn Jae Hyun!

As Jaejoong watched the music video, reacting for the first time, he genuinely thought the woman was conflicted in love with the two men. K.Will wondered if they were watching the same MV.

When the plot twist hit Jaejoong, he was naturally shocked by the reveal of Seo In Guk’s character. He jumped up in surprise.

Jaejoong was so surprised he asked K.Will, “What’s going on? What’s wrong with the ending?” K.Will replied, “That’s the scene to watch. A twist matching ‘The Sixth Sense.'” The two then watched international reactions, to which Jaejoong realized, “Ohhh! They have the same reaction to me!”

Jaejoong’s reaction to the “Please Don’t…” MV has gone viral on X (formerly Twitter) with over 1M views at the time of writing, and it has been met with divided responses from netizens. Some have even accused him of homophobia due to his questions.

its 2024 btw and he actually jumped up out of shock like he was watching a horror movie

— Liabha Tariq (@Liabhatariq) April 11, 2024

K.will having the shit-eating grin the whole time is actually any kpoppie who ever approached their friend with Please don't for social experiment https://t.co/rz6H681tCL

— Pacifist Killer Whale (@PacifistWhale) April 11, 2024

As if this wasn't him with JS at tokyo dome 14 years ago 🤣pic.twitter.com/gQi4FCBgC5 https://t.co/Nq0FdOJ4Qc

— Lover (@lover42002779) April 11, 2024

So, fans have defended Jaejoong.

Firstly, many empathized. They revealed they reacted similarly the first time. Like Jaejoong, they weren’t expecting that ending, having another plot in mind while watching.

im the gayest mf and yet i have this very reaction to any gay cinema, yall calling homophobic maybe think a little and live a little https://t.co/qAsSt2VADT

— bandolier👁‍🗨 (@twic3asgood) April 12, 2024

Im confused on how his reaction gave homophobic because I reacted the same way when I first watched cuz that plot twist gagged me so bad https://t.co/9mg7qpzXmt pic.twitter.com/qQzGDRuV8j

— Shiloh ☁️ | Sopescypher (@sfayyoongi) April 12, 2024

people calling JAEJOONG out of everyone homophobic is insane,£?£ that is literally a normal reaction to the plot twist and almost everyone reacted that way at first let's be fr https://t.co/B5EEdoDSJO

— prod. by hui wants a refund (@shinwonator) April 11, 2024

Longtime fans of Jaejoong also remember that the idol himself encouraged shipping men. He is famous for his fanservice with U-Know Yunho.

Today, I woke up with the thought of Jaejoong fooling many people for that "exaggerated" reaction to K. Will’s famous forbidden gay MV. Like u know Jae's history and connections (if u know, u know). Like Dangerous love…

I was surprised to see Homophobe beside his name 🤣😅 https://t.co/2vprUpsKZV pic.twitter.com/2YB7qlmVCp

— Haeya Sunshine 🌻⭐️🌻 (@HaeyaSunshine) April 12, 2024

IN A TIME WHEN THE FANFIC CULTURE WAS HIGHLY ADMIRED BY THE TV CHANNELS 🤫#TVXQ#YUNJAE pic.twitter.com/DYHX8HUJce

— ʜᴜɢ_ᴅʙꜱᴋ ¹²²⁶ (@hug_dbsk) March 22, 2019

Whys he acting so shocked like he wasn't caught kissing a man https://t.co/UqhqWiR6h2 pic.twitter.com/dT4eDh6ADJ

— Itsmaaaria (@Itsmaaaria22) April 11, 2024

Jaejoong has also been known to consume BL (Boy Love) content (not just his own fanfictions). He was spotted reading Yaoi (Japanese BL) in public, promoted the 2023 BL K-Drama The Eighth Sense via his Instagram, and sang OST for the 2020 BL K-Drama Mr. Heart.

calling jaejoong homophobic when he’s the The Eight Sense stan who promoted the series beforehand “hope it will be big hit” and sing OST for Mr.Heart bl series… yll dont know this buddy https://t.co/XSGYoIjeiA

— 쟂니슴🔥 (@cassyo5030) April 12, 2024

How can he called a homophobic. It’s just a normal plot twist reaction as same as mine. He was caught to be reading yaoi manga, has a gay close friend, playing BL fan service, and singing OST for BL drama. He was the farthest thing to homophobic thing I can ever seen https://t.co/1fWWVCmQYL

— ~Baby Yellowchic~ (@YellowchickyzZ) April 12, 2024

people calling him homophobic even though he was caught reading yaoi in public 😭 and liked eighth sense https://t.co/qB6UbG0OuD pic.twitter.com/parDcqfhj2

— up mayo d!ck (@LTYHANYONG) April 12, 2024

📌Jaejoong Instagram story update (230325)🌸💗

“Hope it big hit~”

So he posted upcoming drama titled 여덟 번째 감각 (The Eighth Sense), a boys love (BL) drama in their university life. The cast are Oh Juntaek & Im Jisub.#김재중 #ジェジュン #J_JUN #KIMJAEJOONG #金在中 pic.twitter.com/Ltuk2WWMMM

— TVXQ! Fanbase.id ♡ (@dbskfanbaseid) March 25, 2023

Besides, in the same episode of JaeFriends, K.Will exposed Jaejoong for properly “kissing” him on his hand shortly after they met. This man is clearly not homophobic.

This man walked into that room with a mission to point at Jaejoong and shout "WHORE" adfsghjdfkjgks https://t.co/igAPOcMHYJ

— CK💫 (@supremebeefcake) April 11, 2024

Additionally, in the episode, K.Will talks about how Jae Hyun wanted to make a sequel to the “Please Don’t…” MV. Jaejoong encouraged K.Will to do it.