Son Hyewon, to '2beonnam': "If you choose number 1, women will love you"

Yoon Supporter 'Number 2 Man' Appeals to Lee Supporters in YouTube Video
Video Deleted Amid Controversy Including People Power Party Backlash

Former Open Democratic Party lawmaker Son Hye-won, who was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison in the first trial on charges of purchasing real estate under a borrowed name after obtaining the urban regeneration project plan of Mokpo City, Jeollanam-do in advance, is attending the second appeal hearing held on the afternoon of April 26 last year at the Seoul Southern District Court in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] Former Open Democratic Party lawmaker Son Hye-won spoke to the 'Itaedam (men in their 20s)'?a group with high approval ratings for Yoon Seok-yeol, the People Power Party's presidential candidate?saying, "If you become the number 1 man, women will love you."

On the 8th, Son released a 2-minute 12-second video titled "Meditation for the Number 2 Man" on her YouTube channel. The "number 1 man" refers to men supporting Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party's presidential candidate, while the "number 2 man" refers to men supporting Yoon. These terms have recently spread in female-centered online communities and have become a hot topic in various online forums and political circles.

In the video, Son urged viewers to vote for Lee. She said, "You, the number 2 man, don't be bound by the past. There's no need to sacrifice for the future," adding, "Do you think women dislike you? That's not true. Just as you don't dislike women."

Former Open Democratic Party lawmaker Sohn Hye-won deleted a video titled "Meditation for Candidate Number 2" after it sparked controversy. Photo by YouTube 'Sohn Hye-won TV' video capture

She continued, "Everyone has a partner. The outcome depends on how much and how you have tried for that," and said, "If you choose number 1 in this election, many women will like you. They will think you are cool. Then you will be able to live a much better life, free from self-denial and anger."

The People Power Party responded with backlash, accusing her of disregarding young voters. Yang Jun-woo, the party's spokesperson, shared the video on his Facebook, stating, "I washed my ears. I now fully understand how much the Democratic Party disrespects young voters. How can a political party proudly put out such disgusting remarks? The Democratic Party's political regression is writing a new legend every day."

As the controversy grew, Son deleted the video. On the same day, she posted on her Facebook, saying, "Son Hye-won TV Shorts are voluntarily produced by young volunteers," and added, "The claims made in the content reflect the creators' thoughts only. Their creative freedom must be guaranteed."

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