Renowned South Korean entertainer Yoo Jae Suk is under scrutiny as netizens question his approach to managing his public image.

The focus of the controversy centers around Jaesuk's association with fellow celebrity Daesung, particularly during the latter's military service following a scandal.

The criticism emerged after Yoo Jaesuk reportedly reached out to Daesung privately during the latter's military enlistment, raising eyebrows among fans and netizens alike.

While some acknowledge the possibility of genuine concern between the two friends, others express disappointment in Jaesuk's decision to discuss the matter on his show, "Hangout With Yoo."

Netizens took to various online platforms to share their sentiments:

"I really like Yoo Jae Suk, but I did feel turned off by him a couple of times recently."

"He's the national MC Yuneu-nim, but looking at what he's been doing recently, I feel he wants to always do things with people who have a connection or deep roots with him forever."

"It's because his image is at the top that kids with a bad image think that they'll rebound if they appear with him."

"I also wish that he'd take the scandalous kids into consideration and just skip on them."

Some netizens pointed out a perceived shift in Yoo Jae Suk's approach to his shows, noting a preference for working with individuals with whom he shares a strong personal connection.

Others expressed nostalgia for the earlier days of "Running Man," where Yoo Jae Suk collaborated with individuals he wasn't initially close to, fostering camaraderie over time.

Critics suggest that Yoo Jae Suk's willingness to associate with individuals involved in scandals may have repercussions for his pristine public image.

The sentiment is echoed in the belief that his association with such individuals might be perceived as enabling or condoning their actions.

As discussions surrounding Yoo Jae Suk's choices in collaborations continue, fans and critics alike await to see how the beloved entertainer navigates the delicate balance between maintaining personal connections and safeguarding his public image.

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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo shared a surprising story from her trainee days!

On January 29, the latest episode of Dex’s Fridge Interview was released on YouTube. During the chat, Dex asked Jisoo if she ever rebelled or broke the rules as a trainee. She confidently replied, “Not at all. The only rebellion I had as a trainee was eating.”

Dex then jokingly imitated her younger self, saying, “I’m perfect, so why are they telling me not to eat? I’m going to eat tteokbokki!”

Jisoo laughed and admitted, “Actually, I was really chubby back then. They kept telling me to lose weight, but I always said, ‘No, I need to eat. I like myself chubby.’”

She even recalled a moment with YG Entertainment’s founder, Yang Hyun Suk:
“The boss told me to lose weight, and I responded like that. He just walked away, thinking, ‘She’s a weird one.’ I literally said, ‘No! I like myself chubby!’”

Jisoo then revealed that after she debuted, she naturally lost weight. She added, “Later, after I debuted and naturally lost weight, he was like, ‘You didn’t lose weight when I told you to, but now that you debuted, you did.’”

Fans are loving Jisoo’s confidence and honesty! Meanwhile, her full interview on Dex’s Fridge Interview is now available on YouTube.

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