Celebrities are bound to get embroiled in a controversy at least once in their career. In particular, performing artists are constantly evaluated for their singing and dancing skills. This scrutiny is notable in the K-pop industry. 

Recently, an interesting discussion was started in a popular Korean online community, where one fan pointed out that LE SSERAFIM's Kim Chae Won is often undermined due to the company's recent image.

The fan wrote, "I feel bad for Kim Chae Won...Even now, she's practically carrying the group while being the perfect 'kira-kira' idol (an idol with a bubbly personality with an expressive facial expression that is bright) she has the looks, talent, and charm that are in demand. But she ended up with the wrong company... It feels like she got dragged into the criticism along with the group because of Coachella. The accusations about copying (aespa) Winter's styling and the recent controversies are all the company’s doing. If you think about it, she hasn’t done anything wrong, yet she’s getting hate from all sides, which is really frustrating. People keep sarcastically saying she's just lucky, but the ones who are truly lucky are quietly enjoying the benefits without any trouble..."

However, this remark has sparked a heated discussion among Korean netizens, with some pointing out that she garnered immense popularity given the 'vote manipulation' controversy in the 'Produce 101' series.

Korean netizens commented:

"I think Heo Yun Jin too."

"Well, hey there's manipulation..."

"The one who benefited the most is probably her, so what’s the issue?"

"Considering she started as a Woollim trainee and went on 'Produce 48,' this seems like the best possible outcome for her."

"What?"

"Do you really think things would’ve turned out this well if she stayed at Woollim? LOL"

"She’s making a ton of money. Does calling her 'pitiful' even make sense?"

"I think I feel more bad for the victims of the 'Produce' vote manipulation..."

"I think she's pretty lucky."

"I think the poster wanted Kim Chae Won to get more malicious comments by writing this. lol."

"I mean her label is pretty messed up but I don't feel bad for her."

"She said she was grateful to Bang Si Hyuk. At least she has no resentment toward HYBE."

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