A prominent fansite dedicated to ENHYPEN‘s NI-KI, known as sweeter_nk, has come under intense scrutiny after her behavior at the group’s recent U.S. concerts sparked intense backlash from the passionate fandom.
The controversy gained significant attention around the same time NI-KI himself addressed concert etiquette during a livestream. He expressed clear frustration toward fans who appear more focused on receiving interactions from the members than actually immersing themselves in and enjoying their performances.
this is for engenes who just go to concerts to get interactions 🙂
🐥: i really want to pay attention to and look after every engene, but sometimes, well, not just sometimes…
🐥: wherever we go, there are a few people who keep asking to be noticed.
🐥: but then they don’t jump… pic.twitter.com/FO9NZr0mGh— kira (fan account) (@allforchulsoo) July 30, 2026
Fans immediately alleged that he might have been indirectly referring to sweeter_nk, given the timing and nature of the situation.
The Sunflower Incident & Sweeter_nk’s Apology
Amid the growing discussion, sweeter_nk temporarily closed her account before returning with a lengthy apology explaining her actions at a concert in the U.S. The core incident centered around a bouquet of sunflowers she threw onto the stage, which fellow member Sunoo caught and, with his usual bright demeanor, even posed with.
O Sunoo não merece ser tratado assim. Ele foi até ela, aceitou as flores e tentou proporcionar um momento especial, mas tudo o que ela fez foi insistir em chamar atenção do ni-ki 🤯 pic.twitter.com/d0e4Q7K51y
— acervo sunki (@sunkiacervo) July 31, 2026
However, according to accounts circulating rapidly among fans, the fansite then allegedly became visibly upset and cried while repeatedly trying to get Sunoo to pass the bouquet to NI-KI. Sunoo was ultimately unable to facilitate this transfer and returned the flowers.
In her apology, sweeter_nk claimed there had been a misunderstanding surrounding her intentions, asserting the sunflowers were actually meant for Sunoo.
“Sunoo knows very well that I like SunKi. I prepared the sunflowers for Sunoo and the roses for NI-KI. Wanting to see a two-shot of them was my own personal wish. As a result, I think I ended up behaving in a way that took advantage of Sunoo’s kindness. I’m truly sorry. I feel incredibly apologetic toward both Sunoo and Sunoo’s fans.”
She also admitted that attending numerous ENHYPEN fansigns had distorted her perception of her relationship with the members, leading to an unhealthy sense of familiarity and entitlement.
“Because I had participated in ENHYPEN’s fansigns so many times, I misunderstood the appropriate distance between myself and the members. Ideeply regret behaving disrespectfully in America. I ruined the atmosphere of an important moment for NI-KI, who loves America, because I prioritized my own desire to see him. I’m truly sorry.”
Following the apology and acknowledgment of her distorted perceptions, she then announced the permanent closure of her fansite, sweeter_nk.
Fan Backlash & Resurfaced Allegations
However, far from calming the waters, the explanation only fueled further criticism and skepticism from the fandom.
Fans swiftly questioned her claim that the sunflowers had been *intended* for Sunoo, pointing out that videos of the incident allegedly showed only the sunflower bouquet, with the roses she mentioned nowhere to be seen. Others quickly noted that sunflowers have previously been strongly associated with NI-KI as a personal favorite flower, leading some to accuse her of changing her explanation after receiving intense backlash to try and mitigate the damage.
As the controversy grew, fans also began resurfacing numerous allegations about the fansite’s previous behavior. Fans claimed that she was previously visibly emotional or crying at fansigns when interactions with NI-KI did not go as she had hoped, further cementing accusations that she had developed an unhealthy sense of entitlement toward the idol, expecting specific responses.
Other posts circulated claiming to reveal her past working as a hostess or cabaret club worker in Japan. Cabaret girls are known to drink and entertain men for a living at hostess clubs, often using the money they earn to lead a luxurious life or spend it on hosts or celebrities. This aspect, while personal, added another layer to the discussion about her past motivations and conduct.
The Core Issue: Possessive Fan Behavior
Ultimately, the controversy has consequently become less about her personal background and more about widespread accusations of possessive fan behavior and the blatant mistreatment of other ENHYPEN members in her persistent pursuit of a specific interaction with her bias, NI-KI. Fans were particularly protective of Sunoo, arguing passionately that he should never have been placed in a deeply uncomfortable position where he was expected to facilitate another fan’s interaction with NI-KI, essentially becoming a tool in her agenda.
