To all of you, Zhang Jingyi's haters often called her the "ASEAN Princess" to mock her and edit her photos…
At first I thought this was a ridiculous thing to be offended by (I thought the picture was adorable). Then I read some comments here and on other sites and learned a great deal about why this isn't just a little joke. I live in and grew up in the US so am no stranger to racism there, but I'm not as well educated in racism in other parts of the world so I'm thankful that people, like you, took the time to educate those of us who are ignorant.
I don't think saying he's only 28 is a good defense. That is a grown man. We are all still developing all our lives, but at 28 (not to mention having been in this business for a good number of years) he should have developed a better sense of what is acceptable and what is not, even if he privately keeps the same thoughts. He's in a PR business where reputation is everything.
I hope his apology is sincere since he seems to have a huge number of SEA fans and having read comments from them on his own Instagram account he's alienated quite a few and they are the ones who would have a better understanding of what/why he said what he did.
Read Scarfie's comment. They are spot on. Unless you fully understand all Chinese culture, its history, the way…
At first I also thought this was a minor thing. Then I read comments here and did further research on what it actually meant for him to say the drawing looked like someone from SEA because he was offended by it. I now understand why his remark is being called racist and why it actually isn't a minor thing.
It's not about the actual picture. The whole point was he was trying to tell TXW the drawing doesn't look good,…
Thank you for this explanation. I've learned so much from the replies I've gotten and from reading about this issue on other sites. I appreaciate the education!
Actually for people who don't grow up in Chinese culture, it's very difficult to understand the racism behind…
Thank you for your insight. Everything I've read about this issue today helps me understand why this is not a laughable incident or making a mountain out of a molehill. I'm glad for the education, especially from someone like yourself who has personal experience to back up their statements.
Few weeks ago there was a big beef going on between South Korea and SEAblings( other South East countries) and…
That's interesting. Thank you. I've been reading on another site about racist attitudes in China and I'm glad to be able to add to my knowledge on this topic.
I remember seeing your profile picture before and trying to find where it came from. Can you tell me?
Lily MALICE: now pls all resident loonies and insane haters: Zhang Ling He is currently immensely popular so let's…
I'm not understanding why you're insulting the author of this piece. She's reporting on something that happened that caused a big uproar. How is her reporting indicative of intention?
I saw this actually work for IU over the years. I remember how insane and relentless the rumors about her were…
I didn't know that about IU. I respect her for respecting herself enough to do what must have been stressful for her.
I watch mostly Chinese dramas and there are Chinese actors who are also suing and going after perpetrators of schemes trying to ruin their careers (Tan Jianci is one currently doing that).
I really hope these stars continue to sue and maybe it will have a good effect, because it's ridiculous what power people have over the careers of some of these celebrities.
I didn't like when the ML gave the sleeping adopted girl to her mother without talking to the girl first (he should've…
I felt the same way. It's the only part of the movie that felt off. But in thinking about it I'd have to say the ML probably didn't know what to do. It's not like he had a happy childhood or any kind of experience with kids. And it also lent angst to the movie, but what a horrible thing for that poor little girl to go through. I did love how the issue with the mother was resolved in the end.
Threats don't mean a thing to Knetizens. Or netizens in general. So unless you live in the United Kingdom where…
" If threats of prosecutions HAD ever worked, we'd see no vicious or harsh comments/feedback/criticism anywhere in the various forums we use to gather and talk~" I don't know about that. There are threats of prosecution for murder and people in jail for murder and people still get murdered.
Watched the first episode and the FL was so annoying. Then I read your review and that convinced me not to bother continuing because I know I couldn't handle 20 more episodes of her. Being not too bright can be cute, but being mean to the people around you is never cute.
Thank you for saving me from watching more of this drama. Your review made me laugh, too.
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I don't think saying he's only 28 is a good defense. That is a grown man. We are all still developing all our lives, but at 28 (not to mention having been in this business for a good number of years) he should have developed a better sense of what is acceptable and what is not, even if he privately keeps the same thoughts. He's in a PR business where reputation is everything.
I hope his apology is sincere since he seems to have a huge number of SEA fans and having read comments from them on his own Instagram account he's alienated quite a few and they are the ones who would have a better understanding of what/why he said what he did.
Just started reading and it's sadly fascinating.
Also, thanks for letting me know about your profile pic! I have that as Plan to Watch and now have an additional reason. :)
I remember seeing your profile picture before and trying to find where it came from. Can you tell me?
I think the picture is cute and looks like a mild caricature of ZLH so I'm not getting the distinction.
I watch mostly Chinese dramas and there are Chinese actors who are also suing and going after perpetrators of schemes trying to ruin their careers (Tan Jianci is one currently doing that).
I really hope these stars continue to sue and maybe it will have a good effect, because it's ridiculous what power people have over the careers of some of these celebrities.
I don't know about that. There are threats of prosecution for murder and people in jail for murder and people still get murdered.
Thank you for saving me from watching more of this drama. Your review made me laugh, too.