[Full Text] "Disaster, Is This a Government That Saves the People?" Jang Mi-in-ae... Announces Retirement After Criticizing Government

Actor Jang Mi-in-ae. Photo by Jang Mi-in-ae Instagram capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Actress Jang Mi-in-ae criticized the government's 'emergency livelihood support fund' plan related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and engaged in a heated exchange with netizens, eventually declaring her retirement from the entertainment industry.

On the 30th, Jang Mi-in-ae expressed her feelings in a post on her Instagram, saying, "Please stop. I am responding, and of course, I admit my words and actions were a mistake, but I have been subjected to malicious attacks. Regardless of my intentions, due to the reporter's article, the whole world is suffering from pain and disaster. As a fellow citizen of the Republic of Korea, I could not understand why, only now, when people are struggling and life is difficult, the government announces support payments funded by taxpayers' money, and that one payment will not change lives."

She added, "Afterwards, taxes will increase, everything will be blocked, and life will be impossible. I posted with this thought, but I really cannot understand this situation in my country, Korea, especially with the general election approaching."

She continued, "I will go my own way, and I am tired once again that my political statements, which I said are sensitive, can be distorted and attacked like this." "(Regarding the COVID-19 situation) I also made a small donation. People who do not know me ask if I donated or blame the government with the same questions, but I did donate," she expressed her frustration.

She went on, "As a citizen of the Republic of Korea, I feel foolish for worrying about those who are struggling," and declared, "I will no longer work as an actress in Korea."

Earlier, on the same day, Jang Mi-in-ae posted a screenshot of a news report about President Moon Jae-in’s 3rd Emergency Economic Meeting, which announced an emergency disaster relief fund of 1 million won for a family of four, and criticized, "It's annoying. Where is the money in our country? Where did we give away our land?"

She added, "Is this a government that saves its people? What does the value of 1 million won mean? Seriously. Watching the news makes me angry. Disaster, calamity, is that money important? What the hell."

After some netizens criticized her remarks in the comments, Jang Mi-in-ae responded directly and continued the argument.

When a netizen posted a photo of her walking around without wearing a mask and said, "Please follow the basics. Wear a mask," Jang Mi-in-ae replied, "That’s an old photo, you XX." When netizens condemned her profanity, she retorted, "I am human too, and you curse as well. Do you think celebrities don’t get cursed at? Aren’t we human?"

Below is the full text of Jang Mi-in-ae’s Instagram post.

Please stop.

I am responding, and of course, I admit my words and actions were a mistake, but

I have been subjected to malicious attacks.

Regardless of my intentions, due to the reporter's article,

the whole world is suffering from pain and disaster.

As a fellow citizen of the Republic of Korea,

why only now, when people are struggling,

and life is difficult, does the government announce support payments funded by taxpayers' money,

and that one payment will not change lives, I could not understand.

Afterwards, taxes will increase,

everything will be blocked, and life will be impossible.

I posted with this thought, but I really cannot understand this situation in my country, Korea,

especially with the general election approaching. I will go my own way,

and I am tired once again that my political statements, which I said are sensitive,

can be distorted and attacked like this.

Really tired.

There were no masks before.

And I was also in a difficult situation,

so I did not buy masks to give away.

Because I was only in my bag.

I also made a small donation.

People who do not know me ask the same questions, whether I donated or blame the government.

With a small heart, within my means,

I made a donation.

As a citizen of the Republic of Korea, I also worry about those who are struggling.

I feel foolish.

I will no longer work as an actress in Korea.

- Jang Mi-in-ae

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.