[T/W: Mentions of bullying, school violence, death, suicide]
K-netz and international fans are discussing if it's acceptable to consume content from K-pop idols with bullying controversies. Here's what people are saying.
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[TW] Stray Kids Hyunjin's bullying controversy has resurfaced amid the popularity of K-drama "The Glory," which exhibited themes of school violence. Here's what people are saying.
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Stray Kids Hyunjin expressed his feelings to fans after resuming his activities since his hiatus due to his school bullying controversy.
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(Photo : Stray Kids OT8 and Hyunjin)
Clio announced that they would continue with Stray Kids modeling activities as seven members, except Hyunjin, who is currently on a hiatus following his bullying controversy.
On March 8, Clio, the Seoul-based makeup brand endorsed by K-pop group Stray Kids, announced that the group would temporarily proceed as seven members with their modeling activities, excluding Hyunjin, who was involved in a bullying controversy.
Clio Will Temporarily Exclude Hyunjin in Stray Kids Modeling Schedules and Activities
(Photo : Stray Kids Twitter)
In particular, Clio released an official statement on its official SNS saying, We decided to continue the modeling activities of Stray Kids with the seven members who are currently active after consulting with our agency/affiliated company.
(Photo : Stray Kids Hyunjin and (G)I-DLE Soojin)
(G)I-DLE Soojin and Stray Kids Hyunjin s advertisement materials for Peripera and Clip were taken down, respectively, as an aftermath of their bullying issues. In response, the cosmetic company explained why they have to do it.
On March 2, the Korean news outlet released an exclusive report, revealing the reason why CLIO Cosmetics had to take down the advertisement materials of (G)I-DLE Soojin and Stray Kids Hyunjin.
In particular, Hyunjin is currently a model to CLIO, while Soojin is the ambassador for Peripera, a makeup collection brand launched by CLIO cosmetics, their parent company. Unfortunately, both were simultaneously accused as school violence perpetrators by different netizens, leading the brand to panic.