Breast is outta here cuz people tend to forget that we all actually love wings outside of just a regular chicken shack setting, and those are the only two really on the chopping block👀
Jiyong’s inspirations in artistry, music, and creativity since he was a very young age involve black people who have been a major part of cultural movements in these spaces. I find it hard to believe he wouldn’t understand the implications of the shirt he was wearing.
I love Jiyong, I’ve supported him for 8 years, and everything I’m saying comes from a place of care. I just want that to be clear. If we’re all part of the same fandom, then we also know how much he’s been dragged over past issues that were never properly addressed. Right now, in 2026, this feels like a chance to show that he can be held accountable and still move forward in a better way.
I don’t believe this was intentional, but I do think that as adults, we should be able to recognize how something like this can affect both his international image and the fandom’s as well. It goes beyond just “hurt feelings” and it’s not “you just want to hate him” I’ve genuinely seen mutuals that dedicate large fanbases to him alone, upset, uncomfortable, even in tears over it.
Let’s just try to stay human about it, especially with each other.