(G)I-DLE’s Soyeon has recently come under fire for her perceived lack of communication with fans. A well-known fan of hers on X (formerly Twitter) voiced their concerns about Soyeon’s limited interaction.

The fan pointed out that over a period of 390 days, Soyeon had only posted on Dear. U Bubble, a paid service where fans can receive exclusive messages from their idols, a total of 23 times.

Despite it already being May in 2024, she had only posted once on Bubble. The fan also noted that Soyeon was completely absent from Bubble for 5 months out of the 13-month period.

The fan was particularly upset that Soyeon did not post anything on the group’s anniversary on May 2, 2024, a day when idols usually thank their fans.

The fan expressed their frustration, wondering why Soyeon seemed so neglectful. According to them, other fans had already left the fandom, disappointed at Soyeon’s lack of communication.

“Is it a mental illness to hope for your idol to communicate with you? I tried all sorts of methods to get my friends to stay in the fandom, but except for me, everyone has already left. Everyone ignored my begging, even though I’m the one who monitors your activities the most. You appeared in a 20-minute-long behind-the-scenes video for all of 40 seconds, and all you had to say was that you wanted to get off work quick,” the fan shared.

The fan was deeply hurt, as they had never asked her to do anything burdensome, such as to do more individual livestreams.

However, they were upset that while Soyeon continued to express her boredom on her sub-account for Instagram, she had never once posted on Bubble.

They concluded their rant with a poignant statement — “Soyeon, you’re an idol first and foremost, before you are a producer. Communicate a little.”

Communication between idols and fans is a crucial part of their duties as an idol. An idol needs to cover many aspects, not just sing and perform.

The difference between an idol and singer is very clear in South Korea, with the idol culture being a deep-rooted one.

Many feel that this fan’s concerns about Soyeon’s neglect of the fandom are valid.

Stay tuned for more updates on (G)I-DLE’s Soyeon.

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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