BTS fans are dismayed after an American entertainment outlet mistakenly used Jimin’s photo in an article about French cinema. The confusion arose when Deadline, the media outlet in question, featured an image of BTS’s Jimin in an article related to the ‘Révélations’ event by the French César Academy. Explore more about this mix-up and the fans’ reactions.
Deadline’s Mix-Up
On November 16, AFP News reported that Deadline used a photo of BTS’s Jimin in an article covering the ‘Révélations’ event, where the French César Academy annually announces 32 emerging actors. However, the person listed was actress Park Jimin, the lead in the French film ‘Return to Seoul.’
Fan Reaction
BTS fans quickly pointed out the error, noting that while Deadline correctly identified Park Jimin as a woman in the article, they used a photo of BTS’s Jimin. Social media buzzed with comments, such as one user urging basic research before writing about an unfamiliar artist.
Error Correction
After the backlash, Deadline corrected the mistake in the article, but the tweet remains unchanged. The correction did little to appease fans, who expressed discontent and criticized the lack of care in the original post.
‘Return to Seoul’: A Glimpse of the Film
Meanwhile, ‘Return to Seoul’ is a film directed by Cambodian-French director Davy Chou, featuring Park Jimin, a second-generation Korean immigrant in France. The plot follows actress Park Jimin as a 25-year-old woman adopted by a French family, returning to Korea in search of her biological parents.
‘Anatomy Of A Fall’, ‘Poor Things’, ‘Omen’ & ‘Return To Seoul’ Talents Make French César 2024 Revelations List (click the photo below to view the full list) https://t.co/eUtZFHW81d
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) November 16, 2023
Cinematic Accolades
The movie was invited to the ‘Un Certain Regard’ section at the Cannes Film Festival last year and was a preliminary nominee in the International Feature Film category at this year’s Academy Awards. Despite the media hiccup, ‘Return to Seoul’ continues to shine for its cinematic impact.
In summary, the confusion surrounding Park Jimin’s identity and the misguided use of his image by Deadline have stirred controversy among BTS fans. While the error has been corrected, the lesson on the importance of fact-checking before publication is evident.
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