Recently, a Korean journalist from Xports News faced backlash after publish an article comparing aespa Karine And BLACK ROSE JennyThis is dating news.
The journalist wrote: “FFollowing the dating controversy with Aespa's Karina, many are directing their attention to BLACKPINK's Jennie.“
On March 5, Karina left a handwritten letter to fans apologizing for causing concern about him dating news with the actor Lee Jae Wook. In the letter, Karina offered her sincere apologies and wrote: “II am well aware of the disappointment of my fans and the sadness they must feel thinking back to the conversations we had together. I feel deeply sorry because I understand these feelings all too well myself… I want to make up for any harm that MY (the aespa fandom) has suffered. I have always been sincere towards the MY and you continue to be precious people to me.”
The journalist explained in his article: “Until recently, entertainment agencies consistently maintained the “it's the artist's private life” stance regarding dating rumors or news. YG was the best example of these types of statements regarding celebrity dating. Following Karina's dating news, BLACKPINK's Jennie attracted a lot of attention.”
The article continued: “That's because she was at the center of a dating rumor that caused quite a stir. Last year, when Jennie was embroiled in dating rumors with BTS' V for the umpteenth time, the agency's response was “We don't know because it's the artists' private lives.”
The journalist continued: “Meanwhile, photos of Jennie's private life were leaked and fans expressed their displeasure with agencies keeping quiet regarding the dating rumors. Ultimately, nothing has been confirmed regarding Jennie and V's relationship.“
The reporter pointed out that Jennie gained attention following Karina's news because of the difference in how they handled the situation.
However, Korean netizens criticized the journalist for even mentioning BLACKPINK's Jennie in the article, deeming it unnecessary.
Korean Internet users commented“Did they really need to talk about Jennie? » “Sometimes I think these journalists leak these dating rumors on purpose to see the idols suffer”, “Was it necessary? » “Why is this journalist comparing Jennie and Karina? » “Karina apologizing was ridiculous. but it's also ridiculous,” And “Why do they write this nonsense? »