Singer Lee Mi-joo was embroiled in a nuisance controversy after grilling two pieces of samgyeopsal on her balcony.
Lee Mi-joo posted a photo on her social media on the 15th with the caption: Title: on the balcony. The photo unintentionally sparked a heated debate that continues to unfold.
The photo Lee Mi-joo released showed her grilling samgyeopsal. As the photo title she revealed indicates, she had a portable burner and a grill on the balcony and was grilling meat. There were two pieces of samgyeopsal, mushrooms, and garlic. Also, when her shoes appeared in the photo, Lee Mi-joo covered them with the word "sorry."
After the photo was released, various reactions poured in over Lee Mi-joo's shocking portion size. Acquaintances and family pointed out that she was grilling only two pieces of samgyeopsal and responded wittily, saying, "There won't even be any grease." In response, Lee Mi-joo said, "I grill them little by little because they burn," and noted, "I chose the balcony because of the smell."
And an unexpected problem arose. People pointed out that Lee Mi-joo grilling meat on the balcony because of the smell was an action that harms neighbors.
Some netizens reacted to Lee Mi-joo's actions by saying, "Doing this on the balcony of an apartment building is a nuisance to neighbors," and "If you don't want your house to smell, go to a restaurant." They argued that using the balcony to avoid smells in one's own home is a selfish act that harms neighbors.
On the other hand, some said the criticism was excessive. They pointed out that not only Lee Mi-joo but others also sometimes grill meat on balconies, and said, "Because she's a celebrity, people are reacting especially sensitively." As the photo attracted attention, various opinions about everyday etiquette continued.
Lee Mi-joo has not expressed a special position.
Lee Mi-joo debuted with Lovelyz in 2014, and the group disbanded in 2021 when their contract with the agency expired. Since then, Lee Mi-joo has pursued solo activities, appearing on cable channel tvN's "Six Sex" and MBC's Hangout With Yoo and joining Yu Jae-seok's lineup. Recently she joined tvN's Naked World History and communicates through YouTube and social media.
[Photo] Lee Mi-joo SNS.
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