Well-known YouTuber Tzuyang is currently facing criticism for a video that has been deemed racially insensitive.

In the recently released video titled "Vietnamese Restaurant Where You Eat In Line," Tzuyang visits a Vietnamese restaurant accompanied by comedian Kim Ji Young, who portrays a character named Ni Tong.

Ni Tong is a representation based on Filipino stereotypes in Korea, and in the video, Kim Ji Young speaks in broken Korean while mocking Filipino accents.

The video has sparked immediate backlash from Tzuyang's 9 million subscribers, including fans from the Philippines.

Many viewers expressed their disappointment and horror at the content. Both international and Korean audiences voiced their outrage over the video.

Comments from Filipino netizens include:

"I don't understand why you would film with someone who mocks Filipinos. Did you not think this was racist?"

"I hope Tzuyang addresses the issue with proper feedback. It's disappointing that such videos were made."

"Mocking someone's pronunciation is racist. Think about how you would feel if others mocked someone you admire."

Meanwhile, on Feburary 5th, Tzuyang announced on her YouTube community, "I want to sincerely apologize to Filipino viewers and subscribers for the video I uploaded on January 28th, which featured a collaboration with a Korean comedian. I have taken down the video in question."

Tzuyang thanked her Filipino viewers sincerely, saying, "I have great respect for the Philippines." She also said sorry, admitting, "I didn't realize that this content could unintentionally hurt someone's feelings."

She promised, "I will listen carefully to criticisms and feedback from viewers and try to be more considerate when making content in the future."

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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