She is not a lesson for a fandom, nor is she someone to use to point fingers at others. Do not reduce her to that. She was a real person with feelings, deeply loved by her friends and family. If there is any lesson to be learned, let it come from honestly reflecting on your own words and actions.
May you rest in peace, Mina. You were the sweetest friend πΉ
Mina was a very sweet person. Every time we spoke, she treated me with nothing but kindness. The hatred she received was undeserved and completely disproportionate to what happened.
I understand wanting to protect an artist you love, and I understand how easy it can be to get swept up in the collective mindset that develops within fandom spaces. But please remember that behind every account is a real human being with feelings; a person who, just like you, loves the same artist.
Mina loved Ni-ki deeply, and she never had bad intentions toward the other members. Her work and personal history were dug up, she was called countless cruel names, and the very love and dedication for which she had once been appreciated were suddenly turned into reasons to attack her. For some people, the moments they share with an artist they love are among the few things that help them keep going. Those moments should never be weaponized against them.
Before posting something cruel online, please stop and remember that there is a real person on the other side of the screen. Words have consequences. This goes far beyond ENHYPEN, K-pop, or any fandom dispute.
I still have not received any news from Mina or the police. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers, no matter what the outcome may be.