Actress Jeon Won-ju has come under fire for her behavior during a cafe visit with her daughter-in-law, sparking what is known as the 'nuisance controversy.' Despite being known as a wealthy individual with assets worth around 4 billion won, she has been criticized for ignoring the cafe's 'one drink per person' policy, leading to a wave of backlash even after the production team's explanation.
On the 24th, the YouTube channel 'Jeon Won-ju's Main Character' released a video showing Jeon Won-ju visiting a cafe after getting a wig fitted with her daughter-in-law. In the video, the daughter-in-law appeared embarrassed at the ordering counter and shared, "My mother insists that even if three of us come, we should only order one drink." She continued, "These days, cafes have a one drink per person policy, but my mother, being frugal, insists on ordering just one drink even when I suggest two."
In response, Jeon Won-ju emphasized her philosophy of frugality. She mentioned her history of receiving an award for savings from the Blue House, stating, "If you save like this, you get rewarded," while educating her daughter-in-law. She also revealed her strict saving habits, including reusing scripts and tissues for filming.
However, immediately after the video was released, criticism poured in online. The fact that Jeon Won-ju, known to have assets worth around 4 billion won, did not adhere to the sensitive 'one drink per person' etiquette for small business owners sparked public outrage. Netizens reacted negatively, saying, "If she is worried about her own money, does that mean she can ignore the livelihoods of small business owners?" and "With that level of wealth, causing inconvenience to others is not frugality but a nuisance," and "This behavior shows a lack of consideration for others."
As the controversy grew, the production team of 'Jeon Won-ju's Main Character' attempted to clarify through a pinned comment. They explained, "This content was filmed in cooperation with the business, and on the day of filming, we completed the order according to the number of staff to ensure no harm was done to the business." They also asked viewers for understanding, stating that Jeon Won-ju does not drink much and the scene of her sharing a drink with her daughter-in-law was staged.
However, despite this explanation, public sentiment remains cold. Some netizens continued to criticize, saying, "The fact remains that Jeon Won-ju did not follow the one drink per person rule," and "The production team's explanation only seems to exacerbate the controversy." Given that an individual's frugality can cause discomfort to others or small business owners, this controversy is unlikely to settle down easily.
