SEVENTEEN’s S.Coups sparks speculation over family rift in post about his brother’s cafe
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SEVENTEEN's leader, S.Coups, has set off a wave of speculation about a possible rift with his older brother after asking fans not to visit the cafe his brother runs.
On Sept. 27, the idol wrote a candid message on fan platform Weverse saying, “I’ve been holding back from talking about unpleasant things because there’s a lot of good news lately and we have a new unit coming up, but there are many issues between me and my brother. I can’t stop Carats (fans) from visiting the cafe if they like it, but I don’t want people to spend money there because of me.”
He continued, “If there are Carats around you, please help spread the word.”
It was a rare and direct request from the idol, who seemed intent on discouraging fans from connecting his name to his brother’s business. This was not the first time S.Coups had made such a statement. On Sept. 17, he wrote, “I often see videos of the cafe, but it’s unrelated to me. Please let other Carats know. I’m aware that many follow and visit it.”
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The remarks quickly stirred debate among fans online. Some interpreted them as S.Coups wanting to ease the pressure on fans, or as a sign of respect for his brother’s independence rather than exploiting his celebrity status.
Others, however, saw the messages as clear evidence of family tension. Adding to the speculation, a recent clip from the web variety show “Salon Drip 2” has been circulating, in which S.Coups openly spoke about his strained relationship with his sibling.
In the episode, S.Coups responded bluntly when asked about his own brother. “I don’t want to see him. Siblings are happier when they live apart. We talk on the phone sometimes,” he said.
Meanwhile, S.Coups is set to release his first mini-album as part of a new special unit with fellow member Mingyu.
This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.