Korean celebrities are held to very high moral standards, so even a slip-up in what they say or do can affect their careers. "Cancel culture" globally has hit an all-time high, and Korea is not exempt. So why are so many Korean celebrities being "canceled"? We find out!
Who’s heard of "cancel culture"?
Recently at the forefront of scandals, we saw Korean singer Jessi and her entourage be framed for a fan assault. This of course sparked vicious allegations and suspicions that one of her producers may be linked to a Korean gang.
On the 14th, the victim of the assault appeared on JTBC's CRIME CHIEF, sharing his thoughts on Jessi's apology.
The show's host explained, "The victim, a minor at the time, approached Jessi on the streets of Gangnam, asking for a photo. After being politely rejected, he was about to leave when a group of men accompanying Jessi suddenly assaulted him — one punched him in the stomach, and another pushed his head down." CCTV footage of the incident was aired once again.
Looking at other incidents that have occurred in the past, some fans have taken to social media to express their views on why they believe some celebrities are being "canceled". Let's check out this post from Reddit.
The phrase “cancel culture” is said to have originated from a relatively obscure slang term – “cancel,” referring to breaking up with someone – used in a 1980s song. This term was then referenced in film and television and later evolved and gained traction on social media. Over the past several years, cancel culture has become deeply contested. There are plenty of debates over what it is and what it means, including whether it’s a way to hold people accountable, a tactic to punish others unjustly, or a mix of both. And some argue that cancel culture doesn’t even exist.
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