Well-known YouTuber Tzuyang is currently facing criticism for a video that has been deemed racially insensitive.

In the recently released video titled "Vietnamese Restaurant Where You Eat In Line," Tzuyang visits a Vietnamese restaurant accompanied by comedian Kim Ji Young, who portrays a character named Ni Tong.

Ni Tong is a representation based on Filipino stereotypes in Korea, and in the video, Kim Ji Young speaks in broken Korean while mocking Filipino accents.

The video has sparked immediate backlash from Tzuyang's 9 million subscribers, including fans from the Philippines.

Many viewers expressed their disappointment and horror at the content. Both international and Korean audiences voiced their outrage over the video.

Comments from Filipino netizens include:

"I don't understand why you would film with someone who mocks Filipinos. Did you not think this was racist?"

"I hope Tzuyang addresses the issue with proper feedback. It's disappointing that such videos were made."

"Mocking someone's pronunciation is racist. Think about how you would feel if others mocked someone you admire."

Meanwhile, on Feburary 5th, Tzuyang announced on her YouTube community, "I want to sincerely apologize to Filipino viewers and subscribers for the video I uploaded on January 28th, which featured a collaboration with a Korean comedian. I have taken down the video in question."

Tzuyang thanked her Filipino viewers sincerely, saying, "I have great respect for the Philippines." She also said sorry, admitting, "I didn't realize that this content could unintentionally hurt someone's feelings."

She promised, "I will listen carefully to criticisms and feedback from viewers and try to be more considerate when making content in the future."

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Former AOA member Kwon Mina has shared a deeply emotional and heartbreaking update with her fans.

On January 20, Kwon Mina took to Instagram to reveal some difficult news. "I have some upsetting and heartbreaking news to share", she wrote, explaining that her dog, Mochi, had been diagnosed with malignant cancer.

She shared that a lump had been growing on her dog’s leg for years, and despite undergoing several surgeries, it kept coming back. Sadly, the latest diagnosis confirmed it was cancerous.

Kwon Mina’s post continued, "The pain is expected to get worse, and the doctor told me to prepare myself to say goodbye to Mochi, as she will suffer a lot."

She added, "Today, I can’t stop crying, and my heart feels like it’s breaking. I’m looking into options like anesthesia, euthanasia, and funeral arrangements so that she can pass without pain."

She reached out to her followers for advice, asking, "If anyone knows a better solution, please let me know."

Kwon Mina debuted in 2012 as a member of the popular girl group AOA. The group achieved great success with hits like "Heart Attack," "Bingle Bangle," "Like a Cat," and "Miniskirt".

However, in 2020, Kwon Mina opened up about being bullied by her AOA members, leading to the group’s eventual disbandment.

In a more positive update, Kwon Mina also announced on January 15 that she has started a new chapter in her career.

She will be working as a consultant at a dermatology clinic near Sicheong Station, which is set to open in March, signaling her fresh start after a difficult year.

Fans have rallied around Kwon Mina with messages of support as she navigates this emotional time.

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