“Birds of a Feather with Kim Soo-hyun and Baek Jong-won?” BTS’s Jin Faces Unfair Criticism Despite Volunteer Efforts
While many praised his actions calling him “world-class in personality” and saying “what’s even greater than donating is showing up in person” a wave of criticism also emerged. Comments like “Why didn’t he donate?”, “Just another publicity stunt” and even unfounded jabs like “birds of a feather” began to circulate, attempting to discredit his goodwill.
Of course, the public has every right to assess the actions of celebrities. But when that evaluation becomes an exercise in excessive cynicism or exaggerated assumptions, it reflects a societal imbalance. Yes, recent controversies involving figures like Kim Soo-hyun and Baek Jong-won have disappointed fans but those are isolated incidents. It’s dangerous to apply sweeping suspicion to all celebrities based on a few unrelated cases.
Jin has consistently donated substantial sums alongside fellow BTS members. Volunteering and donating are simply different forms of giving neither inherently more valuable than the other. For a global star like Jin to visit a disaster site in person is far more than image control it sends a powerful social message and offers genuine comfort to those affected.
Yet some netizens chose to devalue his actions, comparing them to other celebrities’ controversies, unverifiable connections, or questioning the amount he’s given. This kind of atmosphere risks discouraging the very culture of giving we need to nurture. Acts of kindness deserve applause, not suspicion. If every good deed is subjected to a “sincerity test”, who would ever dare to step forward?
Constructive criticism can better society. But when critique turns into ridicule, what’s needed isn’t silence it’s introspection. To foster a community where more people are inspired to do good, we must let voices of support rise louder. That’s the mark of a truly mature and compassionate society.
Meanwhile, the police investigation into the Japanese women who gave BTS’s Jin a surprise kiss was suspended.
