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 Jin is finally back, and fans can’t stop talking about his new music video.

On May 16, Jin dropped his second mini album Echo, and the title track “Don’t Say You Love Me” is already making waves — especially because of the emotional scenes with actress Shin Se Kyung.

The MV is shot like a drama, showing powerful yet soft acting between Jin and Shin Se Kyung. Their natural eye contact, emotional scenes, and quiet chemistry have left fans saying, “Are they a real couple?” and “Please cast them in a real drama next time!”

But while their chemistry looked perfect on screen, Jin revealed that he was actually super nervous behind the scenes.

In a recent interview, Jin shared, “It was my first time acting with a professional actress, so I was really awkward and clumsy. I was so nervous that things didn’t go as I imagined.”

Still, he praised Shin Se Kyung for helping him through the scenes. “I was very thankful to Shin Se Kyung for her passionate acting. If you look closely, you might catch me looking awkward,” he said, laughing.

Jin also shared a funny moment during filming: “There was one scene in a parking lot, and the wind was blowing like crazy. My hair kept flying everywhere, and I couldn’t act properly. We ended up changing my hairstyle to finish filming.”

His new album Echo tells honest stories about love, friendship, choices, and emotions we feel in everyday life. Fans are touched by how personal and heartfelt Jin’s songs and acting are in this comeback.

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