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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Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

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