“She Just Wants to Be a Student” – Netizens Are Heartbroken After Speculating That IVE’s Leeseo Signed an Entire Notebook at Hanlim Arts School

The maknae of IVE melted hearts recently after she was spotted signing an entire notebook for her schoolmates according to netizens.

@subakbeans Leeseo getting bullied at school and them even spreading the video online❗️ I just know that if the roles were reversed and an idol was accused of bullying then everyone would suddenly care so much and even ruin their whole career without any proof… But since its Leeseo then its ok since she signed up for it 😡 #starshipprotectleeseo #leeseo #leeseoive #iveleeseo #leeseobullying #ive #protectleeseo #starshipleeseo #leeseo @IVE.official @Starship ♬ 오리지널 사운드 - IVE.official

While signing an autograph is an accepted thing in the K-pop industry, fans have expressed worries about Leeseo's school environment.

According to concerned netizens, Leeseo just wanted to be a student at school, hence they called out to her agency to protect the idol.

Netizens commented:

• I feel so bad for Leeseo :( The fact she was so excited for school as well. People are so messed up.
• "Leeseo-nim" like they mocking her
• They are toxic. Imagine if Leeseo refused to give her sign maybe they are gonna accuse her in an online forum
• Bro. The whole notebook?
• If she ever says no they'll spread rumors about her bullying them...this is sad, her company needs to take action
• It isn’t that uncommon for ppl to add -님 to names in classrooms if it’s used by a person you are not close with especially if they’re an idol. I feel like it’s because idols have such a different world than them but also I’m not saying the girl wasn’t mocking her or whatever. I’m just saying -nim isn't uncommon to say to others if it’s amongst your classmates if it was used in a certain way.
• I never knew if it was true or not, but Shinee would mention they walked Taemin to school and it was apparently so he didn’t get bullied.
• I didn’t know Leeseo was that young omg I feel bad for the age gap she has with the other members.
• The fact that she can't do anything about it because if she declines she'll probably get bullied.
• In a video Leeseo said she just wants to be a student at school and be on the stage.

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