Singer Tim faces backlash for using an Argentina national team jersey to wash his car

Jun 29, 2026

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Singer Tim faces backlash for using an Argentina national team jersey to wash his car

Seoul [South Korea], June 29: A video clip of singer Tim using an Argentina national team jersey to wash his car has become a topic of discussion on social media. Many viewers are outraged, considering it an uncivilized act.
Recently, a short clip of singer Tim went viral on social media, sparking a wave of debate . In the video, the singer of "One Round Around the Earth" attracted attention by wearing the number 7 jersey of the Portuguese national team, but using an Argentinian national team jersey while washing a car. Alongside this, Tim shared a cryptic line: "Wait a minute, I'll wash my car until 7 minutes to 10, then I'll come wash yours."
Why did Tim react negatively?
The video has garnered attention from the online community, with a number of mixed reactions. According to our observations, most users expressed outrage at the content of the clip Tim posted, especially the moment the singer used an Argentina national team jersey to wipe his car. Many people advised the singer to support his idol in a more civilized way, avoiding anything that would tarnish the positive spirit of sports.
One account sarcastically commented: "Have fun, but don't overdo it. If you want to create viral content, use your brain more." Other users shared: "I don't hate 'Brother 7,' but these kinds of things are harmful, thinking that's cool"; "Playing like that is dirty, childish. You can idolize someone, but you should also respect others"; "Why did you do that, Tim? Are you running out of content and resorting to reckless behavior? Disappointing"; "True and civilized fans wouldn't do that. This is a half-hearted fan"...
On social media, many opinions suggest that the singer of "Priceless Gift" made this clip to gain attention. Meanwhile, some advise Tim to consider the content of the clip before posting it, given that he is a public figure.
However, a few viewers also spoke up in defense of Tim amidst the controversy. Previously, on his personal page, the 80s-born singer frequently shared clips discussing sports, and did not hesitate to express his admiration for his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Currently, this clip is being widely shared and has become a topic of discussion on social media. According to our observations, keywords related to Tim have skyrocketed in search volume following the controversy. Specifically, the keyword "singer Tim" increased by 500%, the keyword "Tim singer" increased by 500%, etc., demonstrating the level of online interest in the incident.
Tim, born in 1987, whose real name is Tran Nguyen Cat Vu, is known for his handsome looks and his work in both singing and acting. He also gained attention for his romantic relationships. He and a famous female singer were together for a period , but later went their separate ways. In a program, when discussing finding a new relationship, Tim confided that after many difficult events, he finds it hard to open his heart. "Now I want to feel affection more than love. Because affection has many other aspects, and it helps us stay together longer," he stated.
Source: Thain Newspaper