Alleged Ex-Sasaeng Esther Yu Ranks No. 2 in "Youth With You" + Netizens Say Her Fame Saved Her

Alleged Ex-Sasaeng Esther Yu Ranks No. 2 in "Youth With You" + Netizens Say Her Fame Saved Her
Alleged Ex-Sasaeng Esther Yu Ranks No. 2 in "Youth With You" + Netizens Say Her Fame Saved Her Twitter

"Youth With You" Season 2 has wrapped up and declared the final lineup, "THE NINE" girl group, and are is now ready to debut.

Chinese Reality TV Show, "Youth With You" Season 2 attracted the attention of the international K-pop fans after it was confirmed that BLACKPINK's Lisa was one of the mentors. Aside from staging a well-acclaimed artist in the show, the trainees have persistently showcased their best.

Among the successful survivors who emerged victorious is Esther Yu, who previously became a hot topic among netizens after being tagged as a sasaeng in the past.

Alleged Sasaeng, Esther Yu Brags Top 2 in ‘Youth With You’ 2 + Netizens Say Her Popularity Saved Her
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Alleged Sasaeng, Esther Yu Brags Top 2 in ‘Youth With You’ 2 + Netizens Say Her Popularity Saved Her
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After showcasing her best in the survival show, Esther Yu has proven herself worthy of becoming one of the 'THE NINE' members after claiming the second spot on the list. Initially, her bubbly and charming personality has caught the attention of the many. Yet, when such allegations spread, plenty of netizens and viewers raised their eyebrows, and the audience took a keener look at her performances.

While her fans are thrilled for her success, haters started giving their opinions online, whether she deserves the slot or not. According to some, she won because of the popularity she already has before joining "Youth With You" Season 2.

"I don't think she is that competent when it comes to talent, as there are other trainees who deserve the spot better. She is just famous, period," said one netizen.

Another one commented, "And expected already for Esther, in a group [there will] always be the not so talented but so popular. But will see what she can do, [there] will always room for improvement anyway."

While a lot of her antis hurl negative comments against Esther Yu, her fans are continually cheering for her and say she deserves her rank. They believe that she has the skills and the charisma of an idol. They also think that she is hardworking, as seen in her performances on "Youth With You" Season 2.

At the onset of the reality show, gossiping came out: Esther Yu is a sasaeng fan as facts from the past suddenly surfaced on the internet. Such leaked information made her status became shaky, and a lot of netizens started to turn their backs on her.

However, some of her followers defended her, and the thing in the past shouldn't be brought up in the present, as the lady is in progress to becoming a better individual.

Aside from her instant fame, she is known for her flashy fashion and jaw-dropping garments that the netizens spotted. On one occasion, Esther Yu was seen wearing Jennie Kim's "Jentle Home" eyewear. She is usually spotted with branded clothes that received praise from the audience.

Alleged Sasaeng, Esther Yu Brags Top 2 in ‘Youth With You’ 2 + Netizens Say Her Popularity Saved Her
Alleged Sasaeng, Esther Yu Brags Top 2 in ‘Youth With You’ 2 + Netizens Say Her Popularity Saved Her Twitter

Needless to say, Esther proved that despite all those hate and controversies, she has managed to land the no. 2 spot. Now, she is officially about to debut with eight others who are equally talented and commendable.

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