TREASURE Asahi Goes Viral with 'Flirty’ Act — Is This the End of Fan Harmony?

The latest episode of Shining Solo, a dating show reminiscent of Single’s Inferno and featuring members of YG Entertainment’s TREASURE, has stirred both excitement and criticism among viewers.

During a casual dining scene, TREASURE’s Asahi engaged in a playful exchange with cast member Ji Yeon, sparking a viral moment that has since captured the attention of fans and critics alike.

The Osaka „Experiment”

The exchange was centered around a widely known „experiment” following TV personality Kangnam’s claim about Japanese individuals in Osaka feigning death when pretended to be shot. Asahi’s response to Ji Yeon’s playful shooting gesture drew laughs and raised eyebrows.

Asahi’s charming demeanor and Ji Yeon’s receptive attitude led to a flirtatious banter, with Asahi revealing his participation in the playful „death faking” act over 500 times, much to Ji Yeon’s amusement.

Ji Yeon, TREASURE ASAHI
(Photo : Youtube)

Netizens’ Reactions

While many fans praised Asahi for his confidence and Ji Yeon for her encouraging response, others expressed discomfort with the show’s direction, leading to a polarizing discussion among K-pop enthusiasts.

Here are a selection of comments from netizens regarding TREASURE Asahi’s move on the recent dating show :

• „This is f*cking insane. For real.”
• „How are TREASURE MAKERS watching this? I’m not even a fan and I still want to die.”
• „I pass out for the whole day on Saturday and wake back up on Sunday. That’s how.”
• „This must be YG Entertainment’s attempt to get rid of all TREASURE MAKERS and eventually disband TREASURE.”
• „What the f*ck. A dating scandal might as well be better because that’s ONLY in writing. But this visualizes that sh*t for me, so… This is making me all kinds of delulu and I’m not even a fan.”

The incident quickly spread on social media, garnering over 1.8 million views on a shared tweet. Opinions ranged from admiration to criticism, highlighting the diverse perspectives within the TREASURE fandom.

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— 에너지소비 (@energysobi) March 16, 2024

Amidst the excitement, some viewers voiced concerns about the show’s impact on TREASURE’s image and speculated on YG Entertainment’s motives behind such segments, fueling discussions about fan loyalty and the future of the group.