In the wake of her previous controversies on the reality show Girls Planet 999, Chinese contestant Fu Yaning finds herself under scrutiny once again, this time for her recent Instagram post that has drawn criticism from netizens.
Background: The Girls Planet 999 Fallout
In 2021, Mnet introduced Girls Planet 999, a reality show showcasing trainees vying for a debut spot and the subsequent formation of the group Kep1er.
Fu Yaning became a notable figure during the show, particularly for her controversial comments aimed at Kep1er's Yujin. Despite Yaning attributing the controversy to Mnet's editing, public opinion remains divided.
The Instagram Post: Fu Yaning's Disputed Narrative
Recently, Fu Yaning shared a series of photos on her Instagram account, including one that raised eyebrows. The image featured a caption stating, "I have a girlfriend," leading to considerable backlash when coupled with the accompanying text.
In the caption, Yaning recounted an encounter at a coffee shop where someone expressed interest in her. Her response, "I have a girlfriend," was presented as a rejection tactic, followed by a seemingly lighthearted remark: "It's good to change my sexual orientation sometimes haha."
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Backlash and Accusations: Trivializing Sexual Orientation
The post swiftly garnered criticism from netizens, who took issue with Fu Yaning's seemingly casual attitude toward changing one's sexual orientation. Many expressed concerns that her nonchalant remarks trivialize a serious and sensitive aspect of identity.
In particular, accusations were leveled against Yaning for exploiting sexual orientation for personal advantage, a move perceived as insensitive given the ongoing struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community, especially in regions where acceptance remains a challenge.
Calls for Action: Netizens Demand Post Removal
As the controversy gained momentum online, a growing number of netizens are urging Fu Yaning to delete the post, contending that her comments have contributed to the trivialization of sexuality.
she used „i have a girlfriend” to reject a guy and literally said how its nice to sometimes change sexual orientation (fck her) but y’all see the word “girlfriend” and go crazy be normal for once pic.twitter.com/CjJrwvuU3m
— 🕷️ (@ACKERMLV) January 11, 2024
the way she literally said “it’s nice to change my sexuality” to just reject a person and they still think it’s a “development” 😀?
— 𝑎𝑙𝓔𝟑𝑥 🍉✧ (@alexythws) January 11, 2024
could’ve just answered “i have a boyfriend” but right https://t.co/RzbxN8APa1 pic.twitter.com/0pyXwoRB1H
people be like it's not that serious, whenever it comes to sapphic situations it's never that serious, they're always so insensitive to our community lol, ive never seen a straight man using the im gay card to reject a woman https://t.co/9e3AYktsZM
— gay SEX 💜 (@Ioveisfor) January 11, 2024
sick that we keep having to say lesbianism isn’t a shield for straight girls but also it’s crazy for her to believe that the “i have a gf” lie is less likely to have her harassed than “i have a bf”… whatever world she lives in i want to be in it too! https://t.co/mKMa9fh0DQ
— mau 🍉 LESBIANS FOR YUZU!!! (@jellyuzu) January 12, 2024
straight people think it's so funny to pretend being queer bc they don't know what real queer people go through every single day https://t.co/BN7LWUiRd6
— isa🫧 (@antonrises) January 12, 2024
her treating a sexual orientation like a costume aside, it baffles me that straight women do not realize saying that will not protect them in most cases https://t.co/VGivZz19uI
— dani ☽ (@jurinhwa) January 12, 2024
The debate continues as observers question the responsibility of public figures in handling sensitive topics and the potential impact of their words on a wider audience.
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Written by Cassidy Jones.