Leeteuk receives backlash for a senior/junior joke on 'Strong Heart'

Article: Shin Dong Yeob, SM ranking 'original member vs maknae'... indirect competition why?

Source: E-News

The article is a recap of a 'Strong Heart' episode where Shin Dong Yeob mentioned that he was an original SM Entertainment member back in the 90s with H.O.T. To that, Super Junior's Leeteuk said, "It doesn't count since you left and came back. It's a new slate with a new contract."

1. [+214, -56] The Super Junior members really have no respect.. Who cares if this is a variety show or not, someone please tell them to get some common sense and respect...

2. [+192, -43] Even if it was said as just a joke, please get some respect. How dare he speak like that to a senior with a status as high as the sky? With his logic, would that mean that Steve Nash transferring to the Lakers would make him their maknae because it's a new contract even though he has 16 years of history with the NBA? At the age of 39? This was truly the most disrespectful thing said all year long... You can't even call it a joke.. I'm embarrassed for him

3. [+161, -60] (These replies) might be frustrating for all you fangirls to read but you have to realize that Shin Dong Yeob is someone that provides an entire nation with laughter. Don't think that you're special just because you're an idol.

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