f(x)’s Amber Responds on Instagram to Hateful Comments About Her Style

[slowitdownbaby.livejournal.com]

On July 26, f(x)‘s Amber posted a message on her Instagram to haters who criticize her because of her looks and fashion.

In lieu of a photo, she uploaded a completely black image. She wrote as the caption in English, “I never want to be forceful but there comes a time where i need to put my foot down on something i strongly believe in. Due to recent events i want to address something: I’ve been a tomboy pretty much all my life and honestly, to put it short, it really sucks sometimes. Haters can and will hate, but insulting me in front my face is totally different thing.”

She continued, “I personally believe girls and boys are not limited to one specific look. Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. We are all different. If we all sang the same melody how can there be harmony? Dont judge someone just because they’re different. Hopefully we can all grow to respect each other’s differences.”

“Im always trying to stay positive and happy,” she wrote. “I love my life, my work, and the people who are constantly supporting me. I am always thankful because i know i cant be here on my own strength. With every mistake, i analyze my fault and then try to better myself. I know i can’t be perfect but i will always try to be my best. In regards to that, i want thank everyone again for constantly encouraging me and believing in me.”

In conclusion, she added, “To put it simply, love and help one another. And for people who are struggling, always be yourself. Being true and real to who you are is the biggest thing you can do for yourself. Love life, work hard, and chase your dreams. Thank you again.”

Amber is currently in Osaka for SMTOWN’s two days of concerts on July 25 and 26. Amber and her friend Scott also recently started their own YouTube channel called “What the Pineapple” where they’ve been posting fun and random videos.

Source: Soompi, iris-in-motion

Comments

[tetrys.livejournal.com]

'due to recent events' - i'm assuming someone decided to insult and/or put her down? you go, amber!!!! this was a good and thoughtful message

[kjc48.livejournal.com]

I think it's interesting that her and her sister have been dressing androgynous their entire life. #doyou



BUT let us not forget that Amber then went on to choose to where are shirt with the n-word.
(also: who is Scott???)

[llamadilemma.livejournal.com]

Really??? When did she do that??

[czihkadee.livejournal.com]

It didn't explicitly say the n-word, the shirt was a play on words. I believe it said "내가 PLS" but the connotation is still there. I know there's pictures floating around of her wearing the shirt.

[llamadilemma.livejournal.com]

ooooh nooo no no

[seroquels.livejournal.com]

I believe it was 3 or 4 yrs ago.
Ppl mentioned it in a old omona post here: http://omonatheydidnt.livejournal.com/11496532.html?thread=1111988052

The pics were prob uploaded on imgur which no longer works on LJ. But there was also a old FB post that showed her using the word nigga with a friend, but some say the post is fake. idk.

Anytime I've googled it, nothing much comes up, but I did come across a post on Tumblr that said she calls her friends nigga on a regular w/ some excuse about her being from LA.

[tsubaki874.livejournal.com]

Scott is her partner on the WhatThePineapple channel

[kjc48.livejournal.com]

I mean other than her channel partner. Are they childhood friends, is he her bf, is he a SME trainee, or is he some random cinematography student who's willing to edit her videos for free?

[tsubaki874.livejournal.com]

Your guess is as good as mine, I've been trying to see if he has a Twitter or something, but I can't seem to find anything. My guess is they are in the same friend group in LA (like the WongFu guys)

[sra-interesante.livejournal.com]

aww i hope she feels better now
i wonder if she means 'insulting in front of my face' literally
there's nothing worse than haters in real life





i just watched her watermelon challlenge video lolz lolz lolz

[huanyia.livejournal.com]

she's a really positive person. we're glad that you addressed this issue in a good way tho :)

[lazmy.livejournal.com]

im so jealous of ppl that are still articulate when they're upset. good on her for killing them w a kind response
amber today i like you.

[waves-of-light.livejournal.com]

"Today I like you" A++

[nana-the-dwarf.livejournal.com]

"Amber, today I like you."
Pretty much.

[mamamoos.livejournal.com]

mte she's done some shitty things but then there's this and her song beautiful

[evilvalenstrife.livejournal.com]

Omg Beautiful.... I love that so much!!!

[redgreendress.livejournal.com]

I wonder what happened? It sounds like someone did something that really got under her skin, and she's trying to restrain herself from telling them to shove it. You've got to be blind to say something demeaning about Amber's looks, she's undeniably beautiful, and fuck whoever's got a problem with tomboys.

[ababobaby.livejournal.com]

u go girl!!!

[aleksu7.livejournal.com]

Tell em!

[bomsnose.livejournal.com]

whatever happened, i hope the person reads it and thinks a bit. power to amber on this.

ot: i had a flashback from pre-school when the teacher asked me why i didn't wear skirts instead of trousers. she was like "girl are prettier in skirts". i don't remember my response to that woman, but i do remember going home and asking mom why i never wore skirts. she was like -- here are your skirts, which one would you like to wear? uhmm... give me any trousers, mom.
i love my mom, this is just one of the many occasions she made me consider some options when someone was trying to shove me in a societal box.

[a-cheshire-grin.livejournal.com]

Well said, Amber. Well said!
I hope she feels better now.

I'm so sick and tired of gender stereotypes. -.-''

[xxhna.livejournal.com]

well said amber. much respect.

[evilvalenstrife.livejournal.com]

Very well said. Do you Amber! Do you!

[seroquels.livejournal.com]

Yikes. IDK what is about kpop fans that make them think they can say whatever they want to these idols. Wasn't there just a post about a fan making a gg member cry? And then that vine floating around where the girl tells Mino he needs to bleach his skin. Like ???? smdh.

I'm glad she went about it this way, instead of being childish. The fact that she chose to write it in English makes me want deets about what happened. #nosy

[decim.livejournal.com]

taxi drivers/waiters/etc give her a hard time abt it constantly :-\ i love amber and i feel rly bad for her. u do u hunnie

[cosmopudin.livejournal.com]

yas bb tell'em