The criticism got worse when the idol later posted a picture.

Netizens are angry because a reporter said things about 2PM's Taecyeon at a recent press meeting that were seen as rude.

In the new Korean drama Heartbeat, Taecyeon plays Seon Woo Hyul, a character who is half human and half vampire.

During the press meeting, one reporter got some bad press after making a comment that netizens thought was racist.

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"Vampires are usually pale and fragile, but you've gotten paler, so I was wondering if you had something else in mind to show a different kind of vampire." — Reporter from Korea

Having "pale" skin is considered attractive in Korea, but having "tanned" skin didn't make the comments worse for commenters. It wasn't a surprise that the comments about the hero made fans angry.

Netizens were also angry about colorism after Taecyeon shared a picture of a vampire on Instagram with "darker skin."

"My heart is racing, the first week is over," said the post's title. Even though the post as a whole showed many more photos from shooting and promoting the movie, fans didn't like that the first picture was of the vampire after the comments.

International netizens are aware of the ongoing problem of colorism in K-Pop and Korea in general. Fans are upset, even though they are trying to raise awareness.

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Jo Jung Suk is officially back—and fans of Hospital Playlist couldn’t be more excited.

In the preview for episode 10 of Resident Playbook, aired by tvN on May 10, Jo Jung Suk’s character Lee Ik Jun is shown walking through a dimly lit hospital, saying, “It’s been so long since I came here.”

The short scene sparked immediate buzz online, especially when he’s seen holding hands with a woman—whose face is hidden. Many viewers are now asking: Is it Chae Song Hwa?

Although her identity isn’t revealed, fans are hopeful that the woman is Jeon Mi Do, who played Chae Song Hwa in Hospital Playlist.

Earlier announcements confirmed that both Jo Jung Suk and Jeon Mi Do would make appearances in Resident Playbook, fueling speculation that the beloved duo is finally reuniting on screen.

The teaser quickly became a hot topic, helping the drama maintain its upward momentum. Resident Playbook—a spin-off of the hit series Hospital Playlist—has been gaining strong viewership, with its latest episode setting new personal ratings records.

The show has consistently ranked No. 1 in its time slot across all channels, showing that fans are deeply invested in the lives and growth of the young doctors at the center of the story.

As the series continues to mix heartwarming guest appearances with its own emotional stories, viewers are now eagerly waiting for episode 10, airing May 11 at 9:20 PM KST, to see what’s next.

Will the “99s” finally reunite? Tune in to find out!

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