Actress Lee Young-eun found herself embroiled in an unexpected 'bad manners' controversy after posting a certification photo of her visit to the cinema. While trying to announce her viewing of a hit film, she faced backlash for a lack of public etiquette.
On the 2nd, Lee Young-eun posted on her social media, certifying her viewing of the movie 'The King’s Affection' (hereafter referred to as 'The King’s Affection'), stating, "At that time, I had no idea it would turn into a sea of tears." Although it was news about a highly anticipated film nearing ten million viewers, the attention of netizens was drawn not to the movie but to her feet.
In the released photo, Lee Young-eun was seen with her feet on the edge of a public sofa in the cinema while wearing shoes. Notably, in the background, other audience members had already removed their shoes to sit comfortably, which amplified the criticism. Her actions, contrasting with the consideration shown by others, led to remarks about a lack of public etiquette.
Netizens criticized her behavior, stating, "Basic etiquette should be observed when using public facilities," condemning her act of putting her feet on furniture while wearing shoes. As the controversy spread, Lee Young-eun immediately deleted the post without further explanation. As of the afternoon of the 4th, the photo in question is no longer available.
This incident has reminded the public of the influence that celebrities' daily shares can have and the importance of adhering to public morals. It has become a wake-up call regarding mature civic consciousness in public spaces used by many, transcending a simple mishap.
