We need to talk about the hate Bang Chan is getting for absolutely not reason at all.... Bang Chan truly does not deserve even a fraction of the hate he receives, especially considering he is one of the most selfless and transparent leaders in the K-pop industry. The labels being thrown at him—like "manipulator" or "gross"—are malicious distortions of his genuine desire to create a safe space for his fans; where others see "cringe," STAYS see a leader who is willing to be vulnerable, goofy, and deeply affectionate just to comfort his community. He has spent years using his platform, specifically through Chan’s Room, to advocate for mental health, kindness, and resilience, often taking the heat for things entirely out of his control just to protect his members. People re calling him a 'pick me' or a 'male manipulator' for that one Channie's Room EP where someone said that they hate him and he responded with "Well, I hate myself too! Now we have something in common!" That is not being manipulative. Channie's Room is SUPPOSED to be a safe spot were you can freely express your feelings. Chan used to get BEATEN. AT THE AGE OF 13. BY THE STAFF AS A TRAINEE. 13 YEARS OLD. HE WAS A CHILD. That is unacceptable and disgusting. Even after he shared all of his hard times and suffering , PEOPLE STILL FOUND A WAY TO HATE ON HIM. WTH. And as a STAY and an ENGENE, to suggest he "should have left" instead of Heesung (NO HATE TO HEESUNG AT ALL!!) is a cruel dismissal of the immense pressure he carries as a producer, mentor, and emotional anchor for Stray Kids. The "Bang Chan Files" and coordinated hate campaigns are nothing more than a weaponization of his kindness, punishing him for the very accessibility and humanity that make him such an exceptional artist. He hasn't done anything to warrant being a "scapegoat" for the industry’s frustrations; he is simply a person who cares deeply about his craft and his people, and it’s heartbreaking to see that empathy used as a target for online harassment. This is nasty, disgusting, and it NEEDS TO STOP. Chan is getting blamed for almost everything.... Why him?? What has he done???
