While many praised his actions by calling him “World class in personality” and say “What is even larger than the donation is personally presented” A wave of criticism also emerged. Comments like “Why didn’t he give?”, “Only another advertising acrobatics” and also unfounded blows like “Birds of a feather” He started circulating, trying to discredit his goodwill.
Of course, the public has every right to evaluate the actions of the celebrities. But when that evaluation becomes an exercise of excessive cynicism or exaggerated hypotheses, it reflects a social imbalance. Yes, the recent disputes involving figures such as Kim Soo-Hyun and Baek Jong-Won have disappointed fans, but those are isolated accidents. It is dangerous to apply a large suspicion to all celebrities based on some unrelated cases.
Jin has constantly donated substantial sums together with other members of the BTS. Volunteering and donation are simply different forms of not giving intrinsically more precious than the other. For a global star like Jin visit a disaster site in person is much more than the control of the images, sends a powerful social message and offers authentic comfort to the affected people.
Yet some Netizen have chosen to devalue his actions, comparing them with disputes of other celebrities, connections that are not verifiable or questioning the amount he has given. This type of atmosphere risks discouraging the culture of giving we must cultivate. Acts of kindness deserve an applause, not suspicious. If every good action is subject to a “sincerity test”, who would ever dare to take a step forward?
Constructive criticisms can improve society. But when criticism turns ridiculous, what is necessary is not silence, it is introspection. To encourage a community in which more people are inspired by doing good, we must let support rumors increase stronger. This is the sign of a truly mature and compassionate society.
In the meantime, the police investigations on Japanese women who gave Jin to BTS a surprise kiss were suspended.
