The execution of Soojin's solo debut has come under heavy scrutiny in the media.

A recent article from 'Dailian Media' discussed the way her new label, BRD Entertainment, handled her debut, suggesting that a "more genuine way" would have been better considering her past controversy.

It was noted that most of Soojin's in-person activities were suspended shortly after the release of her debut single "AGASSY," which raised questions as no further explanations were given.

Speculation arose that this abrupt halt was a result of continuous criticism from netizens regarding school bullying accusations against Soojin, even though there was not enough evidence to prove her involvement.

The news outlet criticized the label for attempting to debut quietly without addressing the controversy further.

Journalist Ryu Ji Yoon compared the situation to Park Hye Soo's case, where the actress made a comeback in her film 'The Dream Songs' while regularly updating the public about her legal proceedings and asserting her stance transparently.

According to the commentary in 'Dailian': "This debut album appears to be nothing more than a litmus test for public reaction.

[…] A braver and more honest approach to the debut, despite the chance of adverse responses from the public, would likely have been of greater benefit to her in the end.

Unfortunately, given the circumstances, it may be difficult for Soojin to fully escape the 'bully' label if things continue in this manner."

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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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