DinDin, honest remark about boasting of a 'Han River Police view' house…"It was just a joke" sparks unexpected controversy over interpretations
Singer DinDin's remark about a 'Han River Police view' he made on a YouTube variety show has become a topic of conversation as unexpected interpretations have emerged. What began as a light anecdote and joke expanded in some quarters into a view that it was a targeted shot at a specific variety program, turning into a controversy.
On the 26th, a video titled "3,000,000 won one-room vs 7 billion won Han River Police view apartment" was posted on the YouTube channel Workman. In the video, DinDin and Lee Jun worked as one-day real estate broker assistants and discussed various homes while receiving introductions to them.
In the process, DinDin recalled living in a Han River Police view officetel in the past and confessed, "My first home had a Han River Police view, but it was so cold in winter because of the river wind and miserable in summer because of the humidity." He added honestly, "So personally, a Han River Police view isn't all that great."
When Lee Jun asked, "But why do celebrities all seem to live with Han River Police views?," DinDin thought for a moment and joked, "To film 'I Live Alone'," drawing laughter.
Although that scene was a lighthearted exchange, afterward some netizens interpreted the remark as targeting a specific variety program or celebrities who have revealed Han River Police views, and it escalated into controversy. Observers noted that recent entertainment industry issues have combined with this, leading some to argue the remark's intent is being excessively overinterpreted.
On the other hand, many viewers said, "It's just an honest joke from an anecdote," and "DinDin's characteristic blunt wit," suggesting it was not a remark worth making a big issue of. Over time DinDin has earned empathy on variety shows with his unpretentious speaking style, and many are seeing this remark in that same context.
Previously, when DinDin appeared on Workman, he also drew attention with a candid remark that "celebrities have different currency values." His characteristic realistic comments elicited both empathy and attention.
Despite the intent, the remark spread into a "targeting controversy," and reactions say DinDin's candid wit once again produced an unexpected interpretation.
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