• "Cancel-culture is disgusting!" — Fans defend actors Ji Soo and Shin Seung Ho amid criticism for clubbing in Manila

    Actors Ji Soo and Shin Seung Ho are making headlines after a video of their visit to a club in Manila surfaced, dated December 10, 2023.

    The clip, which gained attention on TikTok in January 2024, has sparked discussions among Korean audiences.

    In the video, Shin Seung Ho is seen without a mask, wearing sunglasses and a cap, while Ji Soo is cautious, keeping his mask on throughout the visit.

    The duo's presence caught the eye of many, with Ji Soo even removing his cap to shield his face when he realized people recognized him.

    Despite a fan's request for a photo, Ji Soo left quickly after being tapped on the arm by someone who seemed to recognize him.

    Contrary to criticism, some netizens defended Ji Soo, pointing out that he had faced public backlash earlier due to accusations of school bullying and sexual assault in March 2021.

    His contract with his company was terminated in May 2021, leading to his enlistment in the army later that year.

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    Netizens shared supportive comments:

    "Why is everyone upset about Ji Soo going to a club in the Philippines?"
    [reply] "Exactly, let him enjoy!"

    "Despite everything, Ji Soo is handling it well."

    "People need to give Ji Soo a break. It's been a tough journey for him."

    "Shin Seung Ho is cool, and Ji Soo deserves a chance for a fresh start."

    "Remember, people can change. Let's support Ji Soo on his path to redemption."

    "Netizens are the biggest bullies."

    "They hate bullies yet turned out to be the biggest bullies, ?."

    "Let them be. All these artists should really sue each & every single one of the 'fans.'"

    "Are young men not allowed to go out and have fun? Kpop and KDrama fans are worse than the haters."

    "Why is going to a club a big sin for actors and actresses? Fans don't own their lives."

    "To all the delulu people/fans out there, Jisoo and his friends are very much welcome to roam around and have fun here in our country or elsewhere. Btw, your cancel-culture is disgusting!"

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  • BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Reveals How She Boldly Told YG's Yang Hyun Suk She Loved Being Chubby – And Why It’s So Powerful

    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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