Shinji Faces Unexpected Informal Speech Controversy: "I Called Him Oppa... Do I Have to Go This Far?" Expresses Frustration
[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Shin Ji of the group Koyote directly addressed the controversy over her allegedly speaking informally to 'Mr. Trot' contestant Jang Min-ho.
On the 6th, Shin Ji posted a clip from TV Chosun's entertainment program 'Tomorrow is Mr. Trot' (Mr. Trot) on her Instagram, writing, "Throughout the broadcast, the 'Mr. Trot' bulletin board and real-time search rankings went crazy. Our fans are upset and frustrated about being misunderstood. This video was sent to me right after the show ended. Do we really have to go this far?"
In the released video, after the stage performed by Jung Dong-won and Jang Min-ho in the second round of the '1-on-1 Song Battle' during the semifinals of 'Mr. Trot' aired the previous day (the 5th), Shin Ji said, "(Jang) Min-ho oppa really made a lot of concessions."
At that time, Shin Ji used the honorific "oppa" when referring to Jang Min-ho, but the broadcast subtitles showed "Jang Min-ho really made a lot of concessions." This led some to claim that Shin Ji spoke informally to Jang Min-ho, who is older than her.
As this misunderstanding spread, Shin Ji and her fans found and shared the video themselves to clarify the situation.
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Netizens commented on Shin Ji's explanation post, saying things like, "People only see what they want and don't listen to what they hear," "I clearly heard the honorific 'oppa,' so there must have been a misunderstanding," "It's rude to leave malicious comments without knowing the facts," and "They couldn't hear properly but are causing an unnecessary informal speech controversy."
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