Filipino influencer Ser Geybin (Gavin Capinpin) is in hot water after a live stream gone wrong. Geybin was on TikTok Live, busting some moves at BINI’s songs when things took a turn. He ran to the projector screen and kissed the photo of BINI Mikha, prompting BINI’s fans to call out this behavior.
BLOOMS are not happy
Now, Geybin might have thought this was a harmless goof, but BINI’s fans, the BLOOMS, are not laughing. They’re calling him out for being disrespectful and ‘objectifying’ BINI Mikha. Many perceive the act as disrespectful and objectifying, especially given BINI’s young fanbase and the group’s advocacy for female empowerment.
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The backlash was swift and fierce. BLOOMS took to social media on a mission, demanding Geybin take responsibility for his actions. This whole thing has everyone talking online – what’s the deal with influencer behavior, and are they ever held accountable for their actions?
Influencer Responsibility
Here’s the kicker – Geybin’s whole brand is family-friendly fun. So, this stunt clashes with his usual wholesome image. Some fans feel disappointed, and believes he’s using BINI’s popularity for clout. Others call out the kiss as borderline creepy, especially considering Geybin also has a younger audience.
Some people, on the other hand, are defending Geybin, saying that we’ve all been fans of someone and have done crazy but harmless things like kissing a poster. This raises the question of whether people are now being overly sensitive.
Look, a moment of bad judgment can happen to anyone. But when you’re an influencer with a ton of followers, especially young ones, there’s a bigger responsibility involved.
daming defenders nung ser geybin, kaya naglilipana yung mga rapist eh. masyado kayong komportable sa mga lalaki na pinapangalandakan kabastusan
— 'tek (@biningka_) June 9, 2024
