Actor Lee Si-young apologized over the camping-site nuisance controversy, but public opinion has become divided after it was revealed that she later deleted some comments.
Earlier, on the 23rd she posted photos and videos of a camping trip with her son and acquaintances on her social media. The controversy began after a netizen raised an issue saying they were harmed by noise that continued late into the night and by group behavior at the campsite.
A person surnamed A, who wrote the post, alleged, "There was severe noise from speakers and microphones late into the night, and several people gathered and played games," and "manner time was not observed." Another user also complained, "the same situation repeated for two consecutive days," and the controversy spread as circumstances suggested the group included Lee Si-young.
In response, Lee Si-young posted an apology on her social media on the 29th. She said, "I apologize for causing discomfort at the campsite," and explained, "I thought only our team was there, and I arrived late and did not stay long, so I did not know the situation exactly." She bowed repeatedly, adding, "I am well aware of the importance of manner time."
However, another controversy erupted after it was revealed that Lee Si-young had deleted some comments from her social media. Netizens' reactions were sharply divided over the sincerity of the apology.
Some netizens continued their criticism, saying, "It is closer to an explanation than an apology," "it gives the impression of trying to avoid responsibility by saying they didn't know," "deleting comments worsened the situation," and "a public figure should have been more careful."
On the other hand, other netizens said, "It is true she acknowledged the wrongdoing and apologized," "the person involved could not have known all the circumstances directly," and "one cannot be held responsible for the actions of everyone around them," urging restraint from excessive criticism.
With opinions still sharply divided after the apology, the controversy is spreading beyond a simple incident to a discussion about the responsibility and attitude of public figures. Attention is focusing on whether Lee Si-young's future actions and additional statements can calm public sentiment.
[photo] OSEN DB, Lee Si-young SNS
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