Min Hee Jin Praised for Visuals Amid Conflict with HYBE — But Draws Mixed Reactions from K-pop Fans
Min Hee Jin’s visuals have caught the eye of many on an online community, where netizens have gathered to praise her. However, the thread has caused frustration among international K-pop fans.
This is what happened.
Min Hee Jin Praised For ‘Pretty’ Visuals Amid Clash With HYBE, K-pop Fans Share Mixed Reactions On Thread
In April, Min Hee Jin gained widespread attention in the K-pop community for her press conference, during which she addressed the conflict between herself and ADOR with HYBE.
(Photo : Min Hee Jin (News1))
The conference generated a lot of buzz on the internet, with netizens sharing their opinions on various topics such as Min Hee Jin’s revelations, the dispute between ADOR, the well-being of their artists, and the overall ethics of companies.
Despite the gravity of the discussions, there were those who saw the incident as a chance to share memes about the ADOR CEO, who had previously gained attention for her outfit during the meeting. Nevertheless, it was one particular online thread that captured the most attention on social media.
On May 2, Korean netizens created a forum titled “Have You Seen Min Hee Jin’s Photo? She’s Gorgeous“. The original poster shared two photos of the ADOR CEO showcasing a sophisticated fashion, a tied-up hairstyle, and a natural makeup look.
OP also mentioned that Min Hee Jin would have been well-suited as an actress, stating, “She would have excelled in the role of an actress as well.”
The comment section was full of conflicting opinions from netizens. Some supported OP’s assertions about Min Hee Jin’s appearance, while others showed empathy towards her because of the ongoing disagreement with HYBE.
In the meantime, numerous people were left shocked and confused by the main purpose, timing, and context of the post. See their responses below:
“Min Hee Jin is pretty and she has a baby face.”
“How can these freaking ahjussis do this to this unnie.”
“Her face shape, eyes, nose, and lips are totally charming, right?”
“What is this post?”
“I like this photo too.”
(Photo: pann.nate)
Additionally, fans from around the world have also responded to the post, expressing their frustration towards the excessive praise and compliments given to Min Hee Jin’s appearance.
“It’s freaking crazy how people went from calling her a pedo to simping over her looks, Korean entertainment is so fun nowadays lol.”
“Bro, this has barely 100 interactions with it lmfao. Got to bait for this month’s rent, we got you.”
“Should’ve kept this in your drafts.”
“Since when was it a good thing to stan this woman? Her and her pedo concepts for underage members of groups she’s made still stand.”
“Just because Hype sucks doesn’t make her suddenly an innocent perfect person.”
“She still is pretty but with a sick mind.”
In recent developments, Korean news outlets have reported on Min Hee Jin’s response to HYBE’s allegations that the CEO intended to terminate NewJeans’ contract in January 2024. Sources have shared conflicting statements from HYBE and ADOR. To learn more about this ongoing dispute, click here.
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