The demand for Stray Kids' Hyunjin to leave the group has escalated among fans.

On March 14, photos of a protest truck stationed outside JYP Entertainment's office building, calling for Hyunjin's departure from Stray Kids, circulated widely online.

The truck carried various messages, including "Hwang Hyunjin, get out," "Who gave Stray Kids the image of bullies? You're so cool, Hyunjin," and "If you can't fix it, throw it away! Stop holding back the team, and get out."

Hyunjin has been embroiled in several controversies, starting with a school bullying allegation in 2021, followed by a controversy over his phone wallpaper featuring aespa's Karina.

he most recent issue involves rumors of a "one night stand" with former idol trainee Han Seo Hee. However, it was later revealed that the screenshots of their alleged chat logs were fabricated, and Han Seo Hee denied their authenticity.

As tensions rise, fans are urging JYP Entertainment to address the situation and take appropriate action regarding Hyunjin's future in the group.

Netizens are having varying responses to the protest truck, commenting, "They shouldn't have kept him after the bullying controversy," "To be honest, I feel like the group could be bigger with a positive image if it weren't for him," "They should only criticize him for his mistakes. He was a victim of malicious rumors," "Three controversies? What else was there besides bullying," and more.

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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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