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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