Choi Jun-hee, daughter of the late Choi Jin-sil, released wedding photos, and interpretations about some of the shooting locations have spread online, turning into a controversy.
On the 16th, Choi Jun-hee posted on her social media, "I am getting married," announcing she will marry a noncelebrity lover 11 years her senior on May. She also released bridal photos taken with her fiancé in a wedding dress to announce a new beginning.
However, some of the released photos were reexamined mainly on online communities. The images show the two photographed in a space that appears to be a temple, with many stone statues wearing red bibs arranged in the background.
Some netizens suggested the location looks similar to spaces in Japan where the mizukokuyo (mizukokuyo) ceremony is performed. Mizukokuyo is known as a rite to pray for the souls of children who died from miscarriage or stillbirth. It has not been confirmed whether the location actually conducts related ceremonies or what explanations were given at the time of the shoot.
Online reactions were mixed, with comments such as "It's likely they didn't know," "The photographer may have chosen the background," and "It doesn't seem to fit photos announcing a new start." At the same time, cautious views also emerged, saying "It's too early to draw conclusions without accurate information about Japanese culture."
Choi Jun-hee's side has not issued a separate statement.
When announcing her marriage, Choi Jun-hee said, "Family has never been an easy word for me," and added, "Now, as a wife, I want to live a firmer and warmer life with my own new family that I will build."
The wedding ceremony is scheduled to be held at a hotel in Gangnam, Seoul in May.
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