SM Entertainment Girl Group Member Gets Backlash For “Showing Off” Her Non-Celebrity Friend

Hearts2Hearts’ Jiwoo is facing unexpected criticism after a small detail in a recent photo caught fans’ attention.

The idol was recently photographed in public, but what stood out wasn’t her outfit or appearance.It was her phone background, which appeared to show a picture of her with a non-celebrity friend.

The image quickly spread online, with some netizens accusing her of “showing off” her personal friendship.

왜 그 휴대폰 배경화면 속 빌어먹을 여자를 자꾸 카메라 앞에 보여주는 거야?!#hearts2hearts #h2h #s2u #jiwoo #JIWOO pic.twitter.com/7Gr04K8xBD

— jiu (@xyjiuu) April 7, 2026

Why does she keep showing off that f*cking girl in her wallpaper to the camera?

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Others complained that this was not the norm for a celebrity and could affect her career.

하투하 지우 님아 그린친구 그만 티내세요😭
좋은 우정인 거 알겠는데 그룹으로 데뷔한 이상 이제는 일반인이 된 친구와의 우정을 더 중요시하고 티내는 건 앞으로도 본인에게,그룹에게 절대 도움되지않음.. 아예 놀지말라고 하는 거 절대 아니고 그냥 제발 티 좀 안냈으면…좋겠습니다

— Kkj (@Kkjbjjjv) April 7, 2026

H2H’s Jiwoo, stop showing off that green friend of yours. I know that you guys are close, but as long as you have made your debut in a group, it’s not going to help you or the group in the future if you keep placing importance on your non-celebrity friendship. I’m not telling you not to hang out with her, just keeping it to yourself would be good.

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The criticism also sparked confusion among many fans, who questioned why something so normal was being scrutinized.

get the fvck out weirdo.. and guys I think we have something to do @H2HProtection https://t.co/qNbCpNWYKi

— rin | 🍀 (@eternallyou_) April 7, 2026

Others defended Jiwoo, pointing out that having a photo with a close friend as a phone background is completely ordinary.

Bukan hak lu ngelarang ngelarang jiw00. Suka suka dia. Fans idol lain aja santai liat idolnya pake wallpaper sama temen yg non idol. Cuma fandom ini aja riweh 😑 https://t.co/OLZOSmQ9Sl

— iin 💜 (@erika309iin) April 7, 2026

The friend in particular has often been brought up to fans by Jiwoo, who calls her the “deep green” friend, as the friend influenced Jiwoo’s love for the color. They have gone on holidays often and been spotted together in public.

jiwoo was hanging out with her deep green friend in tokyo 😸 pic.twitter.com/k00RFoXHkb

— ❦︎ (@juunful) February 6, 2026

As debate continues, fans are calling for more understanding when it comes to idols’ private lives.