Late last month, amid uproar in the entertainment industry over dating rumors between aespa’s Karina and actor Lee Jae-wook, former Oh My Girl member JinE sparked a discussion and left a message that read, “Karina Karina Karina nanrina (pun for “it’s a riot” ) ㅋㅋ.
At the time, netizens interpreted JinE’s post as related to Karina and Lee Jae-wook’s dating rumors. This came amid concerns and backlash from those who worried about the negative impact on aespa’s popularity and performance due to Karina’s PR.
In this context, when JinE left incomprehensible words like “Karina” and “resurrection”, it was interpreted as “mockery”, and criticisms such as “crossing the line as a senior member of a girl group and “being reckless” poured in. .
Finally, JinE apologized, “I apologize if it was inappropriate. I just wanted to express my disappointment because she (Karina) is my favorite member.
About two weeks later, on March 13, JinE issued yet another apology, reigniting the controversy. She said: “I would never have posted such a message to attract attention in a negative way. I admitted that I had made a mistake in expressing my thoughts in the post.
JinE explained, “I was so upset because I knew very well that she received excessive criticism as the most popular member of the group. I used the term ‘nanrina’ just to say ‘Everyone, please stop.’ I should have been more careful with my words but i ended up making a mistake.
JinE added, “I once again apologize to Karina and her fans who were negatively affected by my words and actions. I am truly sorry.”
Public reactions to JinE’s repeated apologies remain divided. Since she has been inactive since retiring due to anorexia in 2017 and currently has no specific activities, some believe that excessive criticism should be avoided.
However, criticism of her ruthlessness as a former girl group member is widespread. Additionally, during YooA’s solo comeback from Oh My Girl on March 14, harmful rumors about an ex-member were spread, making the situation uncomfortable for fans.
Recently, Highlights’ comeback and former member Yong Jun-hyung’s dating problems also made fans bitter.
Highlight made a comeback with their fifth mini album ‘Switch On’ on March 11th. On the same day, photos of Yong Jun-hyung holding hands with his girlfriend HyunA and enjoying a date abroad became a hot topic.
Highlight celebrated their 15th anniversary and expressed their sincere wish for their activities and sincerity to fans during a press conference held that day. Especially since the pain and scars of Yong Jun-hyung’s departure were significant during their 15-year journey, his oblivious behavior during public meetings that day made fans even more upset.
Seungri’s tarnishing of Big Bang’s image has continued for years. In 2019, he was named a central figure in the Burning Sun controversy, which led to his ignominious departure from Big Bang and expulsion from the entertainment industry.
Seungri, who was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison after a long trial, was released last year after serving his sentence. With a myriad of charges ranging from habitual gambling, violation of the Foreign Exchange Act, Food Hygiene Act, embezzlement and violation of the Weighted Penalty Act, he played a central role in shaking up the entertainment industry even after the election. . release.
To make matters worse, his boastful comments such as “I’ll bring G-Dragon hit” at a foreign event and his “Big Bang influence” actions upset Korean fans, creating an uproar in the entertainment industry.
