WOODZ Accused Of “Abandoning His Morals” With Latest Announcement

WOODZ has come under major fire for his recent announcement.

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WOODZ has seen his popularity and recognition skyrocket, and after being discharged from the military, the idol has still been capturing the hearts of fans with his music and charming personality.

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Yet, a recent announcement has left a sour taste in many fans’ mouths. Amid the genocide in Gaza, brands are being boycotted due to this, and among them are McDonald’s, which has meant that many idols have had backlash for promoting the brand.

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There were recently rumors about the idol working with the brand, and on October 20 (local time), it was officially announced as the brand’s Korean X account shared a video promoting the new double Big Mac with WOODZ.

똑똑똑~
맥도날드 미션이 도착했습니다.

락스타 우즈에게 전달된
수상한 초대장의 정체는?!

네 장의 패티로 돌아온
DOUBLE BIGMAC is BACK! 🍔🔥#맥도날드 #더블빅맥 #더블빅맥송 #우즈 pic.twitter.com/vxr4JuY7yN

— 맥도날드(McDonald's) (@KOR_McDonalds) October 20, 2025

In the video, WOODZ was seen eating the meal and then humming the brand’s theme tune.

In the quotes, netizens shared their fury at the decision for WOODZ to work with the brand, saying that after being such an influence to fans and seeing unexpected fame, they were disappointed that he had made this decision. In particular, they pointed out that WOODZ’s image seems to hit back at the system and embrace freedom, but they saw this choice as the opposite.

Imagine being handed fame, influence, and millions… and choosing this. What a shame. https://t.co/f6kIFiHv76

— Kinan. (@unceirtanity) October 20, 2025

men be like “but i’m different” yeah a different type of disappointment https://t.co/it0iXByiL7

— ᵣᵢᵥₐ​ s2 (@seungseokist) October 20, 2025

what’s bothering me the most is the fact that a big part of his music is about resistance and being against the system. How can he collaborate with a company that is actively supporting a genocide? I’m extremely disappointed https://t.co/snodDjSOJo

— sophie ❄️🍀 *⁠.⁠✧ (@pinkseunie) October 20, 2025

Shameful @_chowoodz

Be careful of the calories, you wouldn’t want thousands of your beloved korean fans bullying you over weight gain. Ironic how the body shaming posts garnered more attention & 10x views than your comeback.

Painfully hollow idol, a perfect fit for his fans https://t.co/zxwyFnbUqj

— welp. (@literallllllly) October 20, 2025

the concept of being a rock artist yet advertising for a brand that’s actively funding a genocide ooooh….. https://t.co/jjzusPZvCv pic.twitter.com/hKgcEmoHDB

— ٍ (@jenojazz) October 20, 2025

and remember how you always brand yourself as self produced self promote, idol with freedom that makes this more disappointing bcz if you are exactly as how u brand yourself you actually have a say in this advertisement https://t.co/2mNgmk8kaM

— qq ✿🍉 (@jeongssaem) October 20, 2025

the second he got famous he abandoned his morals to choose money and success… oh poodz your downfall will come https://t.co/SgiYuKGDWK

— spino (@NFTaeyeon) October 20, 2025

Many idols have been hit with criticism.