Korean media outlets face strong criticism for differing coverage of recent controversies involving Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron. Netizens point out a perceived double standard in reporting, specifically regarding a controversial video about Kim Sae Ron’s personal life.
Disparity in Reporting
On March 19, a YouTuber, Lee Jin Ho, posted a video making claims about Kim Sae Ron’s past, including allegations of marriage and pregnancy. The video’s release sparked immediate backlash, with many accusing Lee Jin Ho of defaming the late actress and using her to divert attention from the initial controversy surrounding Kim Soo Hyun.
Screenshots showing Korean media coverage of the issue began circulating on the online forum theqoo. Users highlighted the difference in reporting. When the initial news about Kim Soo Hyun surfaced, there was a noticeable lack of media coverage. However, when Lee Jin Ho’s video about Kim Sae Ron was released, articles appeared almost instantly.
| theqoo
Netizens expressed their anger and disappointment with the media’s handling of the situation. They felt the rapid reporting on Kim Sae Ron’s personal life, especially after her passing, showed a lack of respect.
Netizen Reactions
Comments from netizens on theqoo included:
“Of course, something like this gets published ridiculously fast. Unbelievable. These trash reporters.”
“Wow, f*ck.”
“You so-called journalists are complicit in this, too. F*ck.”
“Even when she was alive, they wrote biased articles. Now that she’s gone, nothing has changed. People already know the true face of the media—who’s going to believe them anymore?”
“These trashy media outlets… Do they not feel any guilt toward the deceased? Have they given up on being human?”
“Seriously, what kind of people are they?”
“Journalists are really crossing the line.”
These comments show the strong feelings of betrayal and anger among the public, who perceive the media as exploiting Kim Sae Ron’s memory.
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