The controversy began when a post on the famous online community ‘dcinside’ went viral, claiming that Jin’s height appears noticeably reduced in official images released by the company. The original poster argued that while RM’s height is never altered, Jin, who is known to be one of the tallest members, is often edited to look significantly shorter, even appearing closer in height to members like V.
Fans supported the claim by sharing side-by-side comparisons of official photos and images from external sources, including government-affiliated accounts. In these comparisons, Jin appears visibly taller and more proportionate to other members in unedited or candid photos, while official images allegedly show a compressed height difference.
The stark contrast quickly drew attention, with many netizens questioning whether the edits were intentional or simply the result of camera angles and styling. The discussion has divided online communities. Some fans found the situation humorous, while others expressed confusion and frustration, noting that it is unusual for a company to seemingly reduce an artist’s height in official content.
Comments ranged from lighthearted jokes to criticism of the agency’s image handling, with some pointing out that Jin’s reported height is around 179.5 cm and should not require adjustment.
- “The company has done some really strange things.”
- “That’s why people thought they all grew.”
- “I saw the photos and remembered this post. Their height was all the same LOL.”
- “But do other companies shrink members’ height like this? It’s so interesting because it must take so much work to edit that.”
As the debate continues to gain traction, neither BigHit Music nor Jin has issued an official statement addressing the claims.
Sources: Koreaboo
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