Kim Soo Hyun’s controversy has now reached global attention, with international media outlets dubbing him ‘K-Diddy’ in reference to the infamous hip-hop mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, who has been embroiled in legal troubles. As the scandal spreads beyond South Korea, netizens have reacted strongly to the growing international backlash.
Some netizens expressed secondhand embarrassment over the comparison: “Embarrassing.” Others pointed out that the global response has already cemented his reputation in a negative light: “They’re totally treating him like a criminal overseas already. And now he’s even being compared with Diddy.”
A comment in English from a Korean netizen emphasized the gravity of the accusations: “A MINORRRRRRRRRRR.” Meanwhile, some noted how international media is amplifying Korean reactions: “Overseas, they are taking our country’s reactions and criticizing Korea along with them… They’re spreading all the Korean reactions.”
Others lamented the state of accountability in South Korea: “The country where criminals are living a good life.” Another frustrated netizen commented, “Seriously, the entire earth is getting a taste of our country f*ck ㅋㅋ.”
Despite the global criticism, Kim Soo Hyun’s career in South Korea remains somewhat intact. “Meanwhile, he’s still shooting variety shows here ㅋㅋ,” one netizen remarked. Another observed, “He still receives some shielding in Korea, but he’s already over overseas.”
The nickname ‘K-Diddy’ quickly caught on among netizens, with multiple variations emerging. “Kim Diddy,” one user wrote, while another added, “K-Diddy, K-Drake.” The humor continued with more sarcastic reactions: “ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Kim Diddy.”
Ultimately, many believe that the international scrutiny marks a turning point in Kim Soo Hyun’s career. “ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ He’s even being compared to Diddy now. It’s practically impossible for him to recover overseas now,” a netizen concluded.
With international media now closely following the controversy, it remains to be seen how this will impact Kim Soo Hyun’s public standing both in Korea and abroad.
