Korean heartthrob Park Seo Joon finds himself under the scrutiny of international fans amidst swirling dating rumors with American actress Lauren Tsai.

While it's not uncommon for rumored partners of Korean celebrities to face criticism, it's striking that Park Seo Joon is the one drawing flak from international quarters.

A recent image of the pair surfaced on TikTok, sparking a wave of support for Lauren while casting shadows on Park Seo Joon.

Comments flooded in, with some asserting that Lauren deserves better than the Korean actor, while others recalled controversial remarks Park Seo Joon made in a past interview about his ideal family life, which were perceived as misogynistic due to their perceived endorsement of traditional gender roles.

Despite the lack of official confirmation regarding their relationship, the stark contrast in international fans' reactions persists, even as the rumors have been circulating for some time.

Stay tuned for updates, and read the statement from Park Seo Joon's agency below.

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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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