Several popular K-pop idols have found themselves in a bit of a social media mess due to a recent change on Instagram.

Instagram rolled out an update that changed the ratio of the feed images displayed on user profiles. Previously, profile pictures appeared in a square 1:1 format, but now they have been shifted to a 4:3 ratio, which is more rectangular.

While this update hasn’t been applied to all users, many idols and brand accounts have seen unexpected issues.

The main problem? These accounts often use a mosaic-style layout to create large, eye-catching promotional images that span multiple posts.

The idea is that when you click on their profile, the images come together to form one big picture. But with this new update, the feed got messed up, leading to awkward and funny results for users.

Big names like BLACKPINK, aespa, IVE, EXO’s Chanyeol, NCT WISH, (G)I-DLE, VIVIZ, and P1EVE were affected by the update. In some cases, parts of members’ faces or bodies got cut off, leading to hilarious reactions from fans.

Even Bae Jin Young, a former member of Wanna One, saw his mosaic image ruined, with his arm being chopped off in the new ratio. Fans quickly turned this mishap into a meme, showing sympathy for the social media managers who now have to fix the mess.

To deal with the situation, many accounts have already updated their feeds or removed old images. But some are still stuck with the broken profiles.

Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri addressed the issue in a live broadcast, explaining that the update was meant to highlight vertical content, as most posts are now created in that format. He stated, “Since most content is created vertically, square cropping diminishes the content’s appeal”.

Despite his explanation, users continue to express their frustration, and the debate over this update looks like it will stick around for a while.

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Kwon Sang Woo has opened up about his recent liver surgery, revealing personal details for the first time.

On January 20th, Kwon Sang Woo, along with Hitman 2 co-stars Lee Yi Kyung and Hwang Woo Seul Hye, appeared on the YouTube channel Jjanhan Hyung Shin Dong Yup. During the video, the conversation took an unexpected turn when Kwon Sang Woo shared a life-changing experience.

While Lee Yi Kyung took a hangover remedy, he joked, "Shin Dong Yup hyung, do you not get hangovers?" To which Shin Dong Yup responded, "I don’t usually."

That’s when Kwon Sang Woo confessed, "I used to be the type to vomit after drinking. But after I started enjoying drinking, I stopped vomiting."

He continued, "This is the first time I’m confessing this, but the reason Hitman 2 was split into two parts is because I get a regular check-up every year and they found a hemangioma in my liver."

He went on to share an emotional story: "My father passed away from liver cancer at an early age." He recalled the doctor’s advice, saying, "The doctor told me, 'If it grows over 10cm, you'll need surgery, so if your schedule allows, remove it once it reaches 6cm.'"

Despite the seriousness, Kwon Sang Woo didn’t think much of it at first since his family was in the U.S., so he went ahead with the surgery alone.

Kwon Sang Woo revealed, "I had the surgery before shooting Hitman 2. When they showed me the pictures, they had removed a piece of my liver the size of my palm." His revelation left everyone shocked.

But the story didn’t end there. Kwon Sang Woo shared how the doctor reassured him, saying, "Mr. Kwon, your liver is really big. Even if we remove 30%, it’s still the size of a normal person’s liver." He admitted that being alone in the hospital while his family was abroad made him feel incredibly lonely.

Despite everything, Kwon Sang Woo pushed forward, saying, "I recovered and immediately started filming Hitman 2." Lee Yi Kyung, hearing this for the first time, praised him, saying, "There must have been fatigue, but you still put in the same energy."

Kwon Sang Woo's bravery and determination in the face of such a challenging time truly left a lasting impression on everyone.

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