Shin Jiyoon sparks buzz after calling out the K-Pop industry as "toxic" in a TikTok video.
The former Weeekly member left the group in 2022 due to health issues, confirmed by IST Entertainment.
Jiyoon recently posted a TikTok showing her happier self performing solo. She captioned it:
“Thanks, I escaped the toxic K-Pop idol industry and started to follow my dream on my own.”
Her video highlights solo performances, photoshoots, and fans reacting to her comeback.
She also revealed she’s currently on a US tour and her latest single “Did you love me?” MV is nearing 200k views.
“I started my journey as an independent K-pop idol last year, and my latest single ‘Did you love me?’’s MV is about to hit 200k views and also, I’m on US tour! I wonder what’s next, and so grateful for all of my fans. If you’re new, don’t miss a chance to be a part of my journey before I blow up and become something much bigger. One day you’ll be able to say, ‘I knew her before she got famous.’ Hahahahha”
— Jiyoon
Fans flooded the comments with support, praising her for breaking free from industry constraints and pursuing her own path.
The breakaway star’s ongoing US tour shows she’s thriving outside the typical K-Pop idol system.
Netizens are watching closely as Jiyoon carves out her solo career away from the pressures of the idol scene.
