Chodan, the leader of QWER, faced backlash from a radical feminist after Kim Je Deok liked her Instagram post. This backlash stems from Chodan’s critical stance against radical feminist ideology, which she developed during her time at Sungshin Women’s University. Despite the negative reactions, Chodan and QWER continue to achieve remarkable success in the music industry.
Social Media Interaction of Chodan and Resulting Backlash
Recently, Chodan, the leader of the girl band QWER, received attention when Kim Je Deok, a 2024 Paris Olympics gold medalist in archery, liked one of her Instagram posts. The post featured Chodan in an outfit typical of body profile photos. While it would not be controversial for a Western celebrity, it attracted negative attention from the Radical Feminist. This individual distorted her image as a revealing internet streamer and hurled derogatory comments at both Chodan and Kim Je Deok.
History of Chodan with the Radical Feminist
The backlash against Chodan stems from her past interactions with the Radical Feminist. Chodan attended Sungshin Women’s University, a school known for its strong feminist presence. Her time there led to a growing resentment toward the Radical Feminist ideology, which she has expressed openly on her broadcasts. This made her a target for their attacks.
Impact of the #MeToo Movement on Chodan at Sungshin Women’s University
In 2019, while Chodan was attending Sungshin Women’s University, a #MeToo case emerged involving a professor from her department. The intense activism by the Radical Feminist during this time seemed to solidify her negative feelings toward the movement. She later commented on her broadcasts that the university felt like a cult at the time, criticizing the extreme behavior she witnessed.
Repeated Criticism of Radical Feminism by Chodan
Chodan has continued to voice her rejection of Radical Feminism on various platforms. Despite advice to hide her educational background, she chose to be open about it, expecting questions about her stance. Instead of staying silent, she openly criticized Radical Feminists, which only intensified the negative reactions from female communities.
Backlash of the Radical Feminist and Success of QWER
Chodan’s outspoken views led to significant backlash in female communities, particularly on platforms like theqoo, where the Radical Feminist dominates. They threatened to boycott QWER, accusing Chodan of catering to male audiences and disparaging her past as an internet streamer. Despite this, Chodan and her band QWER have continued to thrive. Their latest single “Indecision Addiction” achieved remarkable chart success, challenging the notion that idols disliked by female communities cannot succeed in Korea.
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I’m obsessed with this video of this girl boxing. She’s so cute and delicate, but packs a mean punch! That’s what I call badass.
As someone who works out, I can’t help but love Chodan. She looks so delicate but is into weightlifting and boxing. She’s really good at boxing too! And she plays the drums and is a Slipknot fan? I’m obsessed!