5th Gen Female Idol Called “The Better Irene” In Viral Post, Triggers Heated Debate

“Troll post…”

Hearts2Hearts star Yuha has become a hot topic among Korean netizens after a viral post sparked a heated debate by calling her “the better Irene.”

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Referencing the legendary K-Pop visual Red Velvet‘s Irene, the post has exceeded 60,000 views, making it one of the most talked-about topics of the day.

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With multiple photos attached, the post highlights Yuha’s visuals and suggests she could be seen as a “higher-tier Irene,” sparking immediate reactions online.

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The photos show Yuha in different angles, settings, wearing different clothing styles, and makeup.

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However, the post has only attracted heated responses instead of positive ones. Many criticized the comparison as unnecessary and provocative. Others pointed out that the post seemed designed to stir controversy, with certain commenters accusing it of deliberately attempting to create viral attention for the 5th generation idol.

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• “They know it’s a troll post, yet they’re desperately trying to argue back no matter what. These Pann users are seriously vicious…”
• “Anyone can see the post is pure trolling, but people who can’t just ignore it and get all riled up… are they lacking brains, or are they pretending not to know?”
• “These anti-viral H2H fans keep deliberately mentioning senior idols just to stir things up and get their girls hated. Seriously, just ignore them lol.”
• “This is the kind of post you’re supposed to ignore.”
• “Don’t know who Irene is..? ‘The pink princess concept is causing a stir. Irene’s photoshoot is pure royalty.'”

This isn’t the first time a similar debate has emerged. Months ago, a post comparing Hearts2Hearts’ Ian to aespa’s Karina created comparable buzz, leading many to speculate that these kinds of posts might be part of a subtle marketing tactic to promote newer idols. You can read more about it below.

5th Gen Star Branded “The Better Karina,” Sparking Huge Reactions