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5th-Gen Female Idol’s Visual Comparisons To BIGBANG Taeyang’s Wife Min Hyo Rin Trigger Major Backlash

“Feels uncomfortable…”

When it comes to a true K-couple, netizens love the bond between BIGBANG‘s Taeyang and his wife, actress Min Hyo Rin.

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BIGBANG‘s Taeyang and Min Hyo Rin

Yet, fifth-generation idol Izna Mai‘s comparisons to Hyo Rin have sparked criticism.

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izna’s Mai | @izna_offcl/Instagram

Recently, izna appeared on K Star Next Door.

During the show, they discussed Taeyang’s positive thoughts on Mai, including the compliments on her personality.

Mai shared her reactions to the compliments, but her members wondered why it seemed so “awkward.” However, the idol added that it was her personality.

Host Jonathan added that the awkwardness could be due to the resemblance Mai has to Hyo Rin.

The idol explained that she saw the comparisons online, but found it awkward, saying she couldn’t stop seeing the comparisons when she met Taeyang.

The clip garnered a lot of attention and criticism online.

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While some debated the resemblance, others shared that it was wrong for it to be brought up, adding the impact it had on Mai since the comparisons started, including her feeling awkward around Taeyang and the malicious hate she received regarding favoritism allegations.

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You can watch the full video below.

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