5th Gen Idol Triggers Mixed Reactions With Controversial Emoji

KiiiKiii‘s Leesol recently sparked varied opinions with her latest post.

While posting messages for fans, she used a hand pinching emoji.

In Korea, this hand gesture is associated with Megalia, a former radical feminist community board. The symbol (🤏) represents a way of mocking men’s small private parts.

However, netizens were quick to defend Leesol, stating that anyone has the right to use an emoji for whatever purpose they want.

• “It’s just an emoji.”
• “What do you mean, it’s obviously just an emoji.”
• “It’s literally just an emoji.”
• “It’s just an emoji, why?”
• “I’m a guy, and that one’s fine. Honestly, it seems like she just used it without thinking — it’s kind of cute lol. What’s annoying is when people use it on purpose to make some obvious point. You can totally use emojis to show size or amount… It’s people like JaeJae who do it at award shows with a clear agenda — that’s what I don’t like. Acting like it’s not intentional afterward is what makes it annoying.”