Actress Lim Ji Yeon has found herself at the center of online criticism after her reaction to Jung Woo Sung’s speech at the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards sparked outrage among some netizens.
Jung Woo Sung’s Public Apology
At the awards ceremony held on November 29, 2024, Jung Woo Sung addressed the recent controversy surrounding his personal life, including his acknowledgment of having a child with model Moon Gabi. During his acceptance speech, he apologized for causing concern and pledged to take full responsibility for his son.
Lim Ji Yeon’s Applause Draws Mixed Reactions
As Jung Woo Sung spoke, Lim Ji Yeon was spotted applauding and cheering for him, along with other celebrities. However, her reaction was compared to the restrained response of Hyeri, a fellow actress and former Girl’s Day member, leading to criticism of Lim Ji Yeon’s support as “insensitive.”
Netizens flooded Lim Ji Yeon’s recent Instagram posts with comments expressing disappointment:
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“I hope you take time to learn what it means to clap for someone. Going to unfollow.”
“You’re the only actress I started following with interest… So seeing you cheer on Jung Woo Sung was incredibly disappointing. You didn’t think about your fans. I hope you can learn from this and reflect. Just remember that fans will only stick around stars who are genuine and righteous. The ones who have positive impact on the world, you know.”
“I’m a fan of yours… but I don’t understand why you were so excited to see Jung Woo Sung take stage. What was that about? It was such a huge turn off, haha. I mean, don’t you feel bad for your fellow women? One was made into a single mother. Two others were cheated on.”
“I love you.”
“Moon Gabi used to be a fellow female celebrity in the entertainment business. Did you think about the past two years she spent in pain when you applauded for Jung Woo Sung? It was so disappointing to see you act like that. It made me re-evaluate what I thought about you. I was really into you and I wished you all the best, but I think this is goodbye.”
“You let me down…”
“Your audacity, it’s fascinating.”
“Why did you have to cheer him on? Did you find it so amusing that he was going to take responsibility for his child? I just don’t understand. You looked so stupid.”
“I was such a fan of yours… I’m so disappointed in you.”
Some fans defended Lim Ji Yeon, suggesting her reaction was out of professional courtesy, as Jung Woo Sung is a founder of her management label.
Lim Ji Yeon Responds With Work Updates
Despite the criticism, Lim Ji Yeon appears unbothered. She has not addressed the backlash and instead shared promotional content for her new JTBC drama, The Tale of Lady Ok.
“I’m going to flood the feed with Gu Deok posts for a while. See you at 10:30 PM tonight!”
Public Reactions Remain Divided
While some believe Lim Ji Yeon’s actions were inappropriate given the context, others argue that the criticism is overblown, citing her professionalism as a factor.
What do you think about the situation? Was Lim Ji Yeon’s reaction justified, or should she have acted differently?
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