Concerns are being raised by Korean netizens regarding the level of sexualization in Taemin's latest mini-album.

Taemin, who debuted at a young age and has become a versatile and talented artist, is known for constantly pushing boundaries and exploring different musical genres to express his artistic vision. Having earned his status as a top idol in the industry, Taemin has become an inspiration to many aspiring idols, gaining a large fan base that supports and admires his work.

However, some Korean netizens have expressed concerns about the level of sexualization in his latest release, "Guilty," and are debating whether the content has gone too far.

One fan shared their thoughts, stating, "When you open the box...you make eye contact with a boy through a peephole. When you open it, that boy is laying on a motel bed. Aren't they crazy?" and "In the zippered bag, there are suspect photos. If you take them out, they're pieces of the boy. After seeing that, I wonder...did I really purchase a legal item?"

Another netizen pointed out a series of potentially provocative images, including pants and underwear on the floor, a photo of Taemin sensually eating ice, and the stylized font spelling out "Guilty."

These elements have sparked further debate, with some fans appreciating the aesthetic appeal while others believe they convey a sexual message that may have crossed a line.

Opinions on TheQoo, a popular Korean online community, were mixed. Some commented, "I don't even think these are sexy, they give off a very Japanese Gravure vibe," "They did cross the line," "Isn't Taemin over 30, why is that fan calling him a boy?" "Hul, what's with the underwear?" "I get he went for this vibe and people are having issues with it but I think it's pretty. It fits the concept well." "These are so shocking," "The photo showing his abs and now the underwear photo..." "I think it crossed the line because it was too obvious," "I think people are making a big fuss over nothing," "I definitely think this crossed the line," "These images are so questionable," "hmm what is this concept?" "He's a grown man so I don't think he's a boy," and "That zippered bag and photos of his body parts...hmmm."

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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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