Overview

• Choi Siwon posted two Instagram tributes to Charlie Kirk, then deleted them after a wave of criticism.
• On Bubble, Siwon said the posts were a personal Christian condolence rather than a political endorsement and said he removed them due to misunderstanding.
• Fans circulated a widely shared airport video showing Siwon attempting to hug Leeteuk, who appeared to ignore him, intensifying talk of tension.
• Supporters noted that Leeteuk no longer followed Siwon on Instagram, though there is no official confirmation about the intent behind the social media move or the airport moment.
• Calls grew online for Siwon to leave Super Junior after Kirk’s shooting, which officials in the United States are treating as a political assassination with a suspect in custody.