Netizens Alarmed By “Boys Planet” Judge Lip J’s “Inappropriate” Reactions To An Underage Contestant
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Mnet K-Pop survival show Boys Planet‘s dancer trainer and judge Lip J is receiving criticism from fans due to her reactions to an underage contestant, Han Yujin.
This week, the team consisting of Han Yujin, Kim Ji Woong, Seok Matthew, Sung Hanbin, and Yoo Seung Eon performed the original song “Say My Name.”
At the end of Episode 9, the group performed their final performance of the “Artist Battle.” They showcased a cute concept in a high school.
Before the performance even began, the judges admired the contestants. Even the male judges can be heard saying, “They’re all so pretty,” “Look how handsome they are,” and “Wow! So handsome.”
Yet, when Yujin appeared, Lip J audibly gasped and covered her face.
Her fellow judges teased her, asking, “Did your heart drop?” and “What? He didn’t do anything.” She laughed embarrassingly.
In the performance, Yujin acted like he is leaving a drink and a heart-shaped letter for his crush on their desk after his friends encourage him. Lip J reacted, “Oh my, oh my, oh my. I wish that was my desk!” She was teased by her fellow judge again, who questioned that it was an all-boys school.
These moments earned disturbed reactions from viewers. The clips have circulated on social media as netizens comment on Lip J’s behavior toward Yujin.
@yuehuaz hmmm… #kpopfyp #kpop #boysplanet #보이즈플래닛 #ボイプラ #hanyujin 한한유진ハンユジン
@hoshify_ the way this isn’t even the first time she’s reacted like this towards yujin. 😭 #boysplanet #yujin #boysplanet999 #bep1er #kpop #kpopfyp
The viral scene has netizens agreeing that Lip J acts “inappropriately” toward the underage contestants, especially Yujin. They have found other comments of hers suspicious, but this one is particularly alarming.
Yujin was born on March 20, 2007, meaning he literally just turned 16 years old! Until recently, he was only 15. Lip J, on the other hand, was born on July 30, 1988, making her 34 years old.
Boys Planet viewers are calling out Lip J for her reaction to Yujin and calling for Mnet to remove her as a judge.
lip j's reactions/comments are getting weirder pic.twitter.com/6DHghog7dK
— haobin hater 🙄 (@haohaveyubin) March 30, 2023
im sorry but lip j's comments are getting more and more ???
— star (@haobinDNI) March 30, 2023
Lip j needs to be removed from the show and y'all need to stop using this for your "yujin should not debut" agenda.
Minors shouldn't be held accountable for a predators action.— rie (@itboyyujin) March 30, 2023
the way lip j could actually be yujins mother pic.twitter.com/vebvqBzXCt
— gunwook☆ (@gunwook_allstar) March 30, 2023
Some are even using the situation as a reason why minors should not be allowed to debut.
lip j’s reaction to yujin is so weird and it’s BEEN weird and that’s why minors shouldn’t debut yet y’all want him in ur top 9 so badly pic.twitter.com/udwuUhUcYj
— shai ☆ head seokryudan 🧸 (@dolls4iyyih) March 30, 2023
This is why even though I acknowledge how much of a talented person Yujin is, I don't want him to debut. Minors always gets sexualized in the idol industry. Lip J is just a mild case, their will be more severe fans once he debuted. He alrdy has many saesangs rn. https://t.co/ro9xtBaVlU
— Lee jinhee (@rayoflight_Hui) March 30, 2023
This has been a hot topic recently, especially with the rising popularity of NewJeans and more groups that debuted with underage members. Read more below.
