Filipino fan puts billboard ad to get BLACKPINK Jennie's attention

[waves-of-light.livejournal.com]

A Filipino social media influencer has put up a billboard ad near YG Entertainment building in Yongsan District, Seoul, to get BLACKPINK member Jennie's attention.

Christian Albert Gaza, also known as Xian Gaza, 28, had several pictures posted of the billboard, which he installed because he "didn't have any other way to reach Jennie," according to his post on Facebook, Sept. 30.

The advertisement contains a picture of Gaza dressed in a suit and reads, "Kim Jennie Ruby Jane, you are my ultimate crush. Can I take you out to dinner and make me the happiest man alive?" in Korean and English.

The ad, which Gaza claims cost 1.5 million Philippine pesos ($29,750), is installed on top of a five-story building near the agency's office.

Although putting up an ad for celebrities and K-pop stars is common in the fandom culture in Korea, BLACKPINK fans and internet users are critical about this one. Many point out that the ad is "creepy" and "obsessive" for displaying the person who put it up and coercing a star to an individual meeting, in posts with relevant hashtags #protectjennie and #leavejenniealone.

In response to fans' criticism, Gaza wrote in a reply to his own Facebook, Thursday: "Same thing with your balloons, flowers and other stuffs. It's just the same thing. The only difference is that you can't afford a house and lot gift."

Previously in 2018, Gaza put a similar ad in Manila asking for a coffee date to a Filipino actress Erich Gonzales. In the ad he wrote: "I can't even espresso how much I like you a latte. Will you drink coffee with me?" But the actress turned him down.




source: The Korea Times

Comments

[rennehollic.livejournal.com]

Why

[sinnamon roll (from livejournal.com)]

Did he think she would respond to this if she saw it?? What a creepy thing to do

[pseudo-shigure.livejournal.com]

huh. idk but i feel like it's not a serious thing (i mean unless he's also pestering her privately or keep renting the billboard).

[ostsiberia.livejournal.com]

Eat the rich

[cloudcrystals.livejournal.com]

[broadcities.livejournal.com]

??? this is probably a weird joke and it did make me laugh but mostly because i just always wonder if secretly men like this really think women will go out with them with desperate attempts like these. same with catcalling, the success rate is just not high why still do it? (aside from asserting male dominance in public spaces)

also i wish he would've spend his money on something more valuable, isn't bp doing some sort of united nations climate change awareness campaign?

[radowan.livejournal.com]

"social media influencer"

So basically this is a publicity stunt and he probably knows she won't respond? Creepy nonetheless.

[babyjenkski.livejournal.com]

First reaction, I laughed. Then I thought that's a lot of money wasted. He could've used it for charity and do it on behalf of Jennie.

But its not my money so yeah he can do whatever he wants. Its not very creepy for me. Its creepy if he's stalking Jennie and paying people to get info about her (which I don't thonk he's doing...hopefully).

[goshipgurl.livejournal.com]

My first reaction: What is he smoking that he thinks Jennie would gladly go on a date with HIM????
But then I remembered that she's dating GD, so... The bar is already low.

[gathyou.livejournal.com]

That's very creepy, especially if it's not the first woman he tried to dramatically reach out too — in public, so that everyone knows he asked and it can't really be handled in private.
Honestly... I hope it's just some kind of marketing ploy for him to get more known, even though it would still suck that he would do it with Jennie's name without her knowledge and consent.

[suggestivepeach.livejournal.com]

Embarrassing

[chiives.livejournal.com]

but "obsessive fans are happier", right? 🙄

[violoncelliste.livejournal.com]

she should respond with a billboard that just says "NO" 😂