SM Entertainment Girl Group Member Faces Backlash for Showing Off Non-Celebrity Friend
Jiwoo of Hearts2Hearts is facing backlash over her phone wallpaper, sparking a heated online debate.
The controversy began when Jiwoo was spotted in public with a phone background showing a photo of her and a non-celebrity friend. Fans quickly noticed the image and some accused her of “showing off” her personal friendship.
The photo spread fast online, drawing sharp criticism.
Why does she keep showing off that f*cking girl in her wallpaper to the camera?
— xyjiuu
Others argued that flaunting a non-celebrity friend isn’t typical for idols and could hurt her career.
H2H’s Jiwoo, stop showing off that green friend of yours. I know that you guys are close, but as long as you have made your debut in a group, it’s not going to help you or the group in the future if you keep placing importance on your non-celebrity friendship. I’m not telling you not to hang out with her, just keeping it to yourself would be good.
— kkjbjjjv
As the situation unfolded, many fans expressed confusion over the backlash, questioning why such a normal thing was being criticized.
get the fvck out weirdo.. and guys I think we have something to do @H2HProtection
— rin |
Supporters defended Jiwoo, saying having a photo with a close friend as a phone background is perfectly normal.
Bukan hak lu ngelarang ngelarang jiw00. Suka suka dia. Fans idol lain aja santai liat idolnya pake wallpaper sama temen yg non idol. Cuma fandom ini aja riweh
— iin
Jiwoo often mentions this friend, nicknamed the “deep green” friend, who influenced her love for the color green. The two have been seen together on holidays and in public.
jiwoo was hanging out with her deep green friend in tokyo
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Fans are now calling for more understanding of idols’ private lives as the debate continues.