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 Jennie, a prominent member of BLACKPINK, are suing over harmful online content that has targeted their appearances and bodies. The issue has raised concerns about the invasive scrutiny faced by female K-pop idols.
Wendy recently made headlines after appearing at a fan concert and in promotional material for the group's latest single, "Surfin' Boy." Some fans expressed concern over her noticeably slimmer figure, leading to a shift from genuine worry to scrutinizing particular aspects of her body and making derogatory remarks about her appearance.
Unsubstantiated and malicious rumors began spreading online, prompting Wendy's agency, Ascend, to take action. The agency released a statement asserting that any content that sexually discusses or judges specific parts of the artist's body, ridicules or demeans her appearance and physique, or maliciously disseminates false information is a clear case of defamation. Ascend emphasized that such actions infringe upon the artist's dignity and rights and cannot be considered mere opinions or free speech.
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