Yoon: "Hong Jun-pyo's Popularity Among 2030, Because He's Cute and Fiery"... Hong: "Rude"

Yoon: "It might be a bit apologetic to Senior Hong, but he has a very cute side"

Yoon Seok-yeol, the People Power Party's presidential candidate (left), and Assemblyman Hong Joon-pyo (right). Photo by Asia Economy DB

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Soyoung] Yoon Seok-yeol, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, referred to the reason why "Assemblyman Hong Joon-pyo is popular among people in their 20s and 30s" as his "cute and fiery personality," which Assemblyman Hong expressed displeasure at, calling it "impudent."

On the 25th, Yoon attended the People Power Party Seoul Campus opening general meeting held at Seoul National University and was asked, "Hong was very popular among people in their 20s and 30s during the primary election. What do you think is the reason?"

He said, "Reporters keep asking me that question, but I still don't really know," adding, "It might be a bit disrespectful to Senior Hong, but when you watch him during debates, even though he is aggressive, there is something very cute about him."

He continued, "I think that was the charm to the younger generation. Also, his fiery and straightforward attitude might have given a refreshing feeling to the young generation who feel frustrated."

On the same day, a question related to Yoon's remarks was posted in the 'Cheongmun Hongdap' (Hong Joon-pyo answers youth concerns) section of 'Cheongnyeonui Kkum' (Youth's Dream), an online community platform created by Assemblyman Hong.

The author asked, "Yoon said the reason for Hong's support among people in their 20s and 30s is because he is 'cute and fiery.' I want to ask how you feel about this."

In response, Assemblyman Hong left a brief reply saying, "Impudent," showing his discomfort.

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