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Alleged Wreath Protest Over TXT’s Soobin Draws Outrage
TXT member Soobin has been targeted with allegedly gay deepfake photos, and the person making the allegations has continued to do so.
Some fans have called for HYBE, TXT’s agency, to take stronger action, saying its response so far is not enough.
A Chinese-language post reportedly showed plans to fund 40 wreaths and a message truck for a protest against Soobin.
Funeral wreaths are usually used at funerals, so using them in a protest can send a disturbing message.
Many people criticized the alleged plan, saying Soobin is the victim and has done nothing to deserve a protest.
Calls for stronger action from HYBE continue, but no further steps or protest date are given.
A plan to protest TXT member Soobin with funeral wreaths and a message truck has drawn outrage.
A post in Chinese reportedly included a donation link for a protest involving 40 wreaths and a message truck.
Soobin has been targeted by allegedly gay deepfake photos, according to Koreaboo.
Some fans have called for HYBE to take stronger action over the deepfake allegations.
Critics of the alleged protest say Soobin is the victim and has done nothing to warrant it.
- Who
- TXT member Soobin is the target of the alleged protest. Fans and other commenters have criticized the plan.
- What
- A protest is allegedly being planned using 40 funeral wreaths and a message truck.
- When
- Koreaboo published its report on October 27, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Some have criticized Soobin despite the deepfake allegations; the sources do not state a specific reason for the alleged protest.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Soobin was targeted by allegedly gay deepfake photos.
The person making the allegations reportedly continued to do so, prompting calls for stronger action from HYBE.
Koreaboo reported on alleged plans for a protest involving wreaths and a message truck.
- Artist
- Soobin, a member of TXT
- Alleged protest
- 40 funeral wreaths and a message truck
- Report date
- October 27, 2026
- Allegations
- Soobin was targeted by allegedly gay deepfake photos