Overview

• Choi Si-won posted two Instagram Stories, including “REST IN PEACE CHARLIE KIRK” and a Bible verse reading “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
• The posts spread quickly among K-pop communities and were deleted by Friday morning following heavy criticism across social platforms.
• Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and a close ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
• Critics said the tribute appeared to endorse Kirk’s ideology, warning it could damage Choi’s standing with a global fandom that prizes inclusivity.
• As of the latest reports, Choi had not issued an apology or detailed statement addressing the deleted posts.