With more people using fan messaging apps to communicate with artists, celebrities increasingly become targets for malicious commenters.
Recently, an online community post went viral for actor Lee Dong Wook’s past messages on the app, regarding his curiosity about the thought process behind some people who leave hate comments.
“It’s nice because there is no lag today. Hey, but I’m really curious about something, so could you please answer for me? It’s not because I’m mad; I am just genuinely curious.
Why do they tell me to stop sending messages because it disrupts them at work? I am seriously curious about the psychological aspect of saying something like that.”
— Lee Dong Wook
“Why are they saying that when they are the ones who subscribe to me? Can’t they just unsubscribe, turn off the alarm, or erase the app? I am honestly not mad at all; I am just genuinely curious as to why they are like that.
I ignore them, but I see those messages every time I come on here. Why are they like that all the time??”
— Lee Dong Wook
“From an economic perspective, I’m thankful that people pay to subscribe to me, even if it’s to leave comments like that. But I really want to know the psychological thought process behind it. Why are they like that on a paid subscription service…I mean, I’m thankful for it.
I am not hurt or mad by it, considering I’m at a point in my life where things like that don’t hurt me. I am honestly just curious why they are like that. I want to see their face to see what kind of expression they have when writing it.”
— Lee Dong Wook
Whether it’s to seek attention, keep at it…it’s a win for me. I guess this mystery will be left as unsolved for eternity. Anyway, recommend something for dinner. I’m always the one recommending things for you guys.
— Lee Dong Wook
Netizens could understand his frustration as many were also curious as to why people left comments like that.
- “There are so many twisted people. Honestly, I am also curious as to why they leave comments like that one a paid app.”
- “Lee Dong Woo is always so refreshing.”
- “I’m curious too…it’s even a paid app that they subscribed to..what is their mindset?”
- “How shallow does your life have to be to act like that…”
- “I’m also curious about what they want to get out of that.”
