The criticism got worse when the idol later posted a picture.

Netizens are angry because a reporter said things about 2PM's Taecyeon at a recent press meeting that were seen as rude.

In the new Korean drama Heartbeat, Taecyeon plays Seon Woo Hyul, a character who is half human and half vampire.

During the press meeting, one reporter got some bad press after making a comment that netizens thought was racist.

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"Vampires are usually pale and fragile, but you've gotten paler, so I was wondering if you had something else in mind to show a different kind of vampire." — Reporter from Korea

Having "pale" skin is considered attractive in Korea, but having "tanned" skin didn't make the comments worse for commenters. It wasn't a surprise that the comments about the hero made fans angry.

Netizens were also angry about colorism after Taecyeon shared a picture of a vampire on Instagram with "darker skin."

"My heart is racing, the first week is over," said the post's title. Even though the post as a whole showed many more photos from shooting and promoting the movie, fans didn't like that the first picture was of the vampire after the comments.

International netizens are aware of the ongoing problem of colorism in K-Pop and Korea in general. Fans are upset, even though they are trying to raise awareness.

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BLACKPINK's Jennie has once again captured attention with her striking style and bold personality.

On April 24, Jennie took to social media to share some moments from her daily life, leaving fans in awe. She posted several photos and videos with the playful caption, “Who wants to hang out with Jennie?”

In the pictures, Jennie rocked a tight-fitting crop top that flaunted her slim figure, exuding confidence and sensual charm.

Her hair was styled with cute pins, adding a unique touch to her look. She also posted a video of herself dancing with her long straight hair flowing effortlessly, giving fans a peek at her playful side.

Fans couldn't get enough of the look, flooding the post with comments like, “So pretty,” and “Your Coachella performance was amazing!”

Aside from her social media moments, Jennie has been making waves in the music world.

She debuted as a member of BLACKPINK in 2016, with hit songs like As If It’s Your Last, DDU DU DDU DU, Pink Venom, and How You Like That.

In 2018, she made her solo debut with the track SOLO, and recently released her first full-length album Ruby on March 7.

Jennie also made history by performing solo for the first time at the iconic Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 13, wowing the crowd with her incredible stage presence.

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