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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BTS member Jin has touched hearts once again with his kind gesture to support those affected by wildfires.

On April 3, Jin visited Gilan Middle School in Gilan-myeon, Andong, to serve meals to disaster victims and firefighters. His actions brought much-needed comfort to the people in the area.

Gilan Middle School is where celebrity chef Baek Jong Won, a close friend of Jin, has been running a free meal service through his company, The Born Korea.

Since March 28, The Born Korea has been providing meals for the wildfire victims, preparing 300 to 700 servings each time to ensure that the affected people and firefighters receive warm food.

Jin quietly made his way to Andong, a region that suffered extensive damage from the wildfire, to lend a helping hand.

Big Hit Music, Jin’s agency, shared, “Jin wanted to provide even a small amount of help to those affected by the wildfires, which is why he decided to participate in this volunteer activity.”

This heartwarming gesture follows BTS's large donations for wildfire recovery efforts. Jungkook donated a whopping 1 billion KRW, while V gave 200 million KRW, and RM, J-Hope, and Suga each contributed 100 million KRW to aid in the recovery.

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