"Jimin Has Grown Up a Lot" Park Jimin Publicly Confronts Sexual Harassment Trolls with Counterattack

In November of last year, singer Park Jimin revealed sexually harassing messages directed at her. Photo by Park Jimin Instagram

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] Singer Park Jimin, who last year announced legal action against sexual harassment directed at her, has conveyed a message to "love yourself."

On the 12th, Park Jimin posted on Instagram, "Don't care what shape, just love the way u are."

The released photo features Park Jimin's reflection in a mirror and a drawing depicting parts of the female body. It is presumed that Park Jimin's message encourages not to be conscious of others' gazes and to love oneself.

Last October, Park Jimin announced legal action against sexual harassment messages through her Instagram story.

At that time, she wrote, "With just one photo of me, I receive all kinds of DMs (direct messages) with sexual harassment about breast surgery I never had, people sending photos of their own bodies via DM asking to hook up, and comments comparing me to certain fruits?I will report all of them."

Despite this warning, sexual harassment continued, and Park Jimin even captured and posted screenshots of the harassment messages herself.

At that time, a malicious commenter sent Park Jimin a sexual harassment message saying, "Your XX has grown a lot." Park Jimin responded, "Shut up, you crazy X," but the commenter continued attacking her with messages like, "You shut up, you SXX," and "Your XX really did grow. You're really angry."

Park Jimin said, "After I replied a few times, do you think we're friends now? Get a grip. If you're older than me, you're hopeless, and if you're younger, you're just an immature brat." She added, "Don't send those kinds of DMs to other celebrities or people. Just because I don't talk to you doesn't mean I'm tolerating everything."