By Lee Hae-rin A Filipino social media influencer has put up a billboard ad near the YG Entertainment building in Yongsan District, in South Korea’s capital 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 a since-removed post on his Facebook page on October 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 (US$30,000), is installed on top of a five-storey building near the agency’s office. Although putting up an ad for celebrities and K-pop stars is common in Korea’s fandom culture , Blackpink fans and internet users are critical about this one. Many point out in posts with hashtags #protectjennie and #leavejenniealone that the ad is “creepy” and “obsessive” for displaying the person who put it up and for coercing a star to an individual meeting. K-pop girl group Lovelyz the latest ‘third generation’ act to split in 2021 In response to fans’ criticism, Gaza wrote in a reply on his own Facebook on November 4: “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.” In 2018, Gaza put up a similar ad in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, asking Filipino actress Erich Gonzales for a coffee date. 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. Read the original Korea Times story here