Former IZ*ONE member Lee Chae Yeon has become the center of controversy after netizens flooded her Instagram with criticism regarding her stance on political issues.
On December 7, Lee Chae Yeon shared her thoughts on the ongoing political issue and stated, "Am I not in a position to talk about politics? As a citizen and as a member of the public, I’ll do as I see fit. I’ll decide what I want to talk about, too. I’m a celebrity, and that’s why I’m using my voice." She also acknowledged her fans' concerns, saying, "I know very well that people worry about idols making these kinds of statements. But I’m also a citizen."
Following her statement, Chung Yoo Ra, the daughter of Choi Seo Won (formerly Choi Soon Sil, the individual involved in the 2016 South Korean political scandal, stemming from her influence over the 11th President of South Korea, Park Geun Hye) openly criticized Lee Chae Yeon over comments on President Yoon Suk Yeol's controversy.
Following this incident, some Korean netizens bombarded Lee Chae Yeon's social media with comments criticizing the idol for her latest stance on political issues. They commented:
Translation:
"What is your position on the issue of vote manipulation (election fraud) related to Lee Chaeyeon and IZ*ONE? Do you have any thoughts or perspectives on how this situation might change in the future? What is your stance on the opposition party's execution of 22 impeachments, including those involving prosecutors related to investigations of opposition politicians? Since you have already disclosed your political stance, please also share your position on the judicial risks and criminal allegations faced by the opposition party, as well as the 22 impeachments (the most in the history of a single government term) that took place before the declaration of martial law."
"Why couldn’t you speak up confidently during the IZ*ONE manipulation scandal? Feeling proud and happy now, huh? Acting all self-righteous like you’ve done something great."
"Please speak up about the IZONE manipulation and fraudulent voting as well. It’s known that after admitting to the ranking manipulation allegations in Produce 48, IZONE's first full-length album release was postponed to 2020, and their schedules were consecutively canceled, dealing a direct blow to the group. It’s also said that the agency requested member manipulation. #ManipulatedIZ*ONE #Manipulation #FraudulentVoting #Arrest #pd #produce101"
"What are your thoughts on speaking out about the manipulation related to the group you were part of?"
"We’d also like to hear your thoughts on IZ*ONE. You seem so confident, after all."
These netizens flocked to Lee Chae Yeon's social media to ask sarcastic questions regarding the vote manipulation on the 'Produce 101' series, asking her views on the corruption on the show. However, other Korean netizens defended Lee Chae Yeon and criticized those who flocked to her social media.
They commented:
"They have a lot of time on their hands."
"What is wrong with them?"
"It's so pathetic of them."
"This is why celebrities don't talk about politics."
"How does this relate to IZ*ONE?"
"This is so hilarious."
"Why are they tying this to IZ*ONE?"
"I genuinely want to know why they are being like this."
"These keyboard warriors flocked to her social media."
"Why do they live like that?"
"She was talking about the martial law, what does this have to do with IZ*ONE?"
"Lee Chae Yeon wasn't the member who got the position from vote manipulation, was she?"
"These people are crazy."
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