Japanese Comedian Commits 'Hygiene Terror' at Mangwon Market... Stabs Dakgangjeong with Spit-Covered Skewer

Eating Dakgangjeong from Display with Used Skewers
Strong Criticism in Japan as "Crossing the Line" and "Saliva Terror"

A famous Japanese comedian visiting Mangwon Market in Korea sparked controversy after being broadcast eating food for sale with a skewer that had his saliva on it.

On the 2nd, local Japanese media such as Chunichi Sports reported that the well-known comedian Yamashoe Hiroshi (37) was criticized for unsanitary behavior during his visit to Korea on the TBS program "Rabbit!".

Japanese local media such as Chunichi Sports reported on the 2nd that famous comedian Yamasoe Hiroshi (37) was criticized for visiting Korea and engaging in unsanitary behavior on the TBS program 'Rabbit!'.
[Photo by TBS 'Rabbit!']

"Rabbit!" is TBS's flagship morning information program, and in that day's broadcast, the cast including Hiroshi visited Mangwon Market in Korea. They stood in the market alley and tasted fried chicken together, but Hiroshi suddenly took fried chicken meant for sale using the skewer he had been eating with, without permission.

Seeing this, the surrounding colleagues strongly criticized him, saying "No," "This is not manners," and the store clerk also made an 'X' sign with their arm, strongly indicating that Hiroshi's behavior was unacceptable. Nevertheless, Hiroshi responded without apology or remorse, mixing Korean words "masisseoyo" (delicious) with the program name, saying "Rabiso-yo, Rabiso-yo."

Hiroshi has previously made people laugh with his mischievous image on broadcasts. However, this behavior has been pointed out as "crossing the line."

Recently in Japan, incidents such as saliva attacks at conveyor belt sushi restaurants have become social issues. Hiroshi's behavior has been met with strong reactions, calling it a "saliva attack" carried out in a Korean market. Japanese netizens criticized Hiroshi, saying "The image of Japanese tourists has worsened," and "Do we have to watch saliva attacks from the morning?"

Criticism has also been directed not only at Hiroshi's actions but also at the production team for airing the footage as is. "Touching items for sale is absolutely unacceptable, and even after being warned by the clerk, Hiroshi ignored it, showing the production team lacks awareness of the problem," and "Responsibility lies not only with the individual but also with the program," the criticism continues.

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