"Does Getting Older Make You an Adult?"... Hearing the Full Story Behind Bus 'Seatback Annoyance'

Incident Parties "First Used Informal Speech and Tapped Chair"
Bus Driver "Apologizes to Elderly Couple Victims"

Details have emerged regarding the online controversy surrounding the so-called 'Express Bus Troublemaker Woman.' It was revealed that an elderly passenger seated in the back row first poked the woman’s seat with his foot and rudely demanded that she raise her seat, which led the woman in her 20s sitting in the front seat to act stubbornly.

The full story behind the online controversy involving the "High-Speed Bus Nuisance Woman" has come to light. An elderly passenger in the back seat first poked with their foot and rudely demanded the seat in front be reclined, which led the woman in her 20s sitting in the front seat to act unreasonably.
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On the 16th, JTBC’s current affairs and educational program 'Incident Commander' covered the topic of the woman in her 20s, nicknamed the 'Express Bus Troublemaker Woman,' who caused controversy by reclining her seat without consideration for the passenger behind her.

In videos previously uploaded to YouTube and other platforms, a woman in her 20s can be seen reclining her seat so far back that the passenger behind her cannot stand up. The bus driver and nearby passengers politely ask her, saying, "Please raise your seat a little. We’re not asking you to put it completely upright," but the woman responds, "What am I supposed to do about how this seat is made? The person behind has to endure the discomfort."

Especially when an elderly man nearby said, "You’re so reckless and arrogant. Don’t you have parents?" she retorted with informal speech and insults, "Do you? Just because you’re old doesn’t mean you’re an adult. If you want respect, act accordingly," drawing criticism from netizens.

Later, 'Incident Commander' released a phone conversation between the video’s informant and the production team. According to the conversation, while it is true that the woman initially reclined her seat far back, the passenger behind did not politely ask her to raise it but instead poked her with his foot and spoke rudely. When the bus stopped at a rest area, the woman reportedly said, "Why poke someone when you can just ask?" and an argument ensued between them.

After returning from the rest area, the woman, feeling upset, reclined her seat far back again. Then the bus driver came over to mediate, which led to the situation shown in the video.

However, netizens continue to criticize the woman in her 20s, focusing on the fact that she reclined her seat so far back in the first place.

Bus Driver Apologizes to Elderly Couple in Back Seat

On the 16th, a comment starting with "Hello. I am a ○○ express bus attendant" was posted in the comment section of the "Express Bus Nuisance Woman" video uploaded on a YouTube channel.
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Meanwhile, the express bus driver who was operating the bus posted an apology, receiving support from netizens.

On the 16th, a comment appeared under the 'Express Bus Troublemaker Woman' video on a YouTube channel, starting with "Hello, this is a crew member of ○○ Express Bus."

Crew member A wrote, "I am the driver in the video. I was surprised to wake up and find the video online," adding, "I was upset yesterday as well, but I feel rewarded and grateful for the many words of praise."

He continued, "I sincerely apologize for the part where one of the passengers I was serving yesterday behaved inconsiderately. I am very sorry to the elderly couple who were hurt." He bowed his head and added, "The world is getting a bit harsh, but I hope it remains a beautiful place where people live. I will strive to serve passengers with even greater safety and kindness."

Netizens responded to A with comments such as "A true adult’s attitude," "I think you handled it well," "You’re a saint," "Your gentle demeanor is so admirable. I want to emulate you," "Applause for your calm and cool response," and "I’m impressed by your patience."

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