SEVENTEEN Joshua Crying at Live performance Receives Blended Reactions + CARATs Consolation Idol

Joshua’s emotional moment at SEVENTEEN’s Tokyo Dome concert has received mixed reactions from K-netizens.

Here’s what happened.

SEVENTEEN Joshua Crying at Concert Receives Mixed Reactions + CARATs Relay Their Comforting Words to Idol

Joshua has become the subject of discussion once again in the community.

On September 6, netizens caught one of Joshua’s viral moments in SEVENTEEN’s Tokyo Dome concert. According to the clips the author posted online, it showed Joshua shedding tears while making his speech.

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Joshua has been embroiled in dating rumors since August, with many speculating that he’s in a relationship with a rumored non-celebrity girlfriend and has also caught spotlight through “lovestagram” posts, sightings, and many more.

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This led some people to throw hate at Joshua by delivering protest trucks that demanded his removal from SEVENTEEN and boycotting. CARATs have continuously defended the idol from the backlash, but somehow, they felt the negativity still got to him.

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Upon seeing Joshua crying on stage, netizens couldn’t help but express their frustration on those who were still hating the idol. They also elaborated that Joshua must’ve felt sorry towards his bandmates, given the gravity of his situation and the public’s harsh feedback. Some were perplexed over seeing Joshua’s breakdown, since according to fans, the idol was not the type to cry easily. Read their comments below:

•  “No, but why are people still hating on him? Cyberbullies can be too much, you know.”
•  “Currently, SEVENTEEN’s peaking on their success, and he must’ve felt sorry towards the members, that’s why he’s crying.”
•  “Do people really want to go this far to gang up on someone? I get they’re angry, but they should know their places.”
•  “It’s really unnecessary for people to go this far. It gives me chills, know they’re getting enjoyment out of hating Joshua.”
•  “Why is he crying? This is the first time I’ve seen him like that.”
•  “He never cried once when it comes to his fans until now.”

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However, some antis still drew negative reactions on his breakdown at the concert.

•  “Why does he feel wronged though? He’s hilarious.”
•  “Why would he specifically choose a show overseas to cry on? This feels like a scripted procedure he’s trying to follow.”
•  “Why are you crying? Ah, this f**ker ruined my mood.”
•  “The way he’s bulls**tting by only speaking in Japanese.”

Despite the mixed reactions, CARATs still possessed the guts to console Joshua on Twitter, where they sent comforting words and compliments.

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Written by Riely Miller