SM Entertainment Male Idol’s Controversial Elon Musk Comment At SMTOWN Sparks Criticism

“What the hell was that?!?”

Recently, SM Entertainment artists have started their global tour for SMTOWN.

SMTOWN FAMILY PHOTO📸
in SMTOWN LIVE 2025 [THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE] in L.A.

Thank you, L.A.!💓 #SMTOWN #SM_30thAnniversary#SMTOWN2025 #SMTOWN_LIVE #SMCU pic.twitter.com/jDMDj4LLgT

— SMTOWN (@SMTOWNGLOBAL) May 12, 2025

Super Junior Leeteuk‘s controversial comments during the show have sparked major criticism.

Super Junior Leeteuk | SM Entertainment

During the closing comments of the show, a netizen shared a TikTok going viral, explaining that when Leeteuk was shouting at the crowd, he mentioned the controversial figure Elon Musk.

I love USA, I love Elon Musk, I love In-N-Out…

— Leeteuk

help i was too distracted by xiaojun’s beauty to hear what was going on in the background 😩

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Netizens criticized the comments, especially considering Elon Musk’s recent activities and reputation, especially in the US.

In a longer clip, netizens believed that Leeteuk said he also loved Donald Trump.

Replying to @ALICA 🩷 why is wayv always at the scene of the crime 💀 anyways y’all he also says this so… 😬😬 at least kun and hendery look good #smtown #smtownla #kpop #kpopfyp #smtownlive

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Considering the climate of the US following Trump becoming president, netizens criticized the idol for his insensitive comment. But some pointed out that in the context, it could have also been Leeteuk saying the food brand Chipotle.

Netizens believe the idol should’ve been more sensitive to issues within America.