From body-shaming to suspected AI fakes: Wendy, Jennie fight back
Red Velvet's Wendy and BLACKPINK's Jennie are taking legal action as malicious online content targeting their appearances and bodies raises fresh concerns over the increasingly invasive scrutiny faced by female K-pop stars. Wendy recently drew attention online following appearances at Red Velvet's fan concert and in fan cams of the group's new song "Surfin Boy." Her noticeably slimmer figure…
Wendy, a member of the K-pop girl group Red Velvet, and BLACKPINK's Jennie are taking legal action against online content that is targeting their appearances and bodies. This issue has raised concerns about the invasive scrutiny faced by female K-pop stars in the digital age. Wendy's recently slimmer figure prompted some fans to express concern about her health, but the conversation quickly turned into body-shaming and disparaging comments about her appearance.
Unverified and malicious speculation also began circulating online, with fans speculating and making false claims about the singer. Wendy's agency, Ascend, responded by warning that they would take legal action against any content that violates Wendy's rights. They specifically mentioned that any content that sexually discusses or judges specific parts of the artist's body, ridicules or demeans her appearance, or maliciously spreads false information would be considered defamation. According to their statement, such actions cannot be regarded as mere opinions or free speech.
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