Some netizens criticized her pose while others offered support.
Recently, Jeon Somi is expanding her career with a second mini-album and a Hollywood film.
[TV Daily Reporter Kim Jin-seok] Singer Jeon Somi has come under fire for a post on her socials, leading to its deletion due to a public decorum controversy. On January 27, Jeon shared a glimpse of her trip to Japan, captioning it, 'One random day.' Among the images is one where she lifts her legs high in the backseat of a car, prompting criticism from some netizens who deemed such actions inappropriate in public spaces. As criticism grew, Jeon deleted the post and the video about five hours later. This isn’t the first time Jeon has faced public scrutiny for similar issues, as she previously garnered negative attention in 2024 for a questionable pose taken in a photo booth. Many found her act of raising her feet while wearing shoes in a taxi disrespectful, while others defended her, arguing that her feet weren't directly on the seat. Recently, she released her second mini-album 'Chaotic and Confused,' featuring the title track 'Closer,' and is expanding her career with a role in the Hollywood film 'Perfect Girl.'
This controversy highlights the conflict between Jeon Somi's personal freedom and public decorum in shared spaces. As the public's attention fixates on her, it reveals the heightened responsibility expected of cultural icons, even in seemingly mundane situations. The implications of such controversies extend beyond the individual artist's actions and affect the dynamics of communication between fans and the public. This incident exemplifies how behavior among the MZ generation is interpreted and received. Many within this generation embrace change while simultaneously respecting traditional norms, positioning Jeon Somi's case within this complex social context.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
