• "What on earth did I just witness?" — Netflix's 'Celebrity' episode 5 scene sparks intense online debate among netizens

    Following the global release of the Netflix-original series 'Celebrity,' an episode 5 scene quickly gained attention as one of the most controversial moments, sparking a heated debate among online communities.

    The scene in question involves the chaebol character Han Jun Kyung (played by CNBLUE's Minhyuk) entering his residence and removing his shoes, while his guest Seo Ari (Park Gyu Young) watches.

    In the scene, as Jun Kyung walks through the entrance hall, a maid follows closely behind, ready to collect his shoes.

    The maid swiftly grabs the shoes from behind, allowing Jun Kyung to continue walking without interruption, and retrieves them as soon as he steps out of them.

    This particular "How a chaebol takes off his shoes" scene quickly became one of the most controversial and talked-about moments within the Netflix series during its first week of release.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5Zm44y6xBk

    Netizens had various opinions about the scene:

    https://twitter.com/kdramadaisy/status/1676280063439032326

    "How did he not stumble? Haha."

    "What on earth did I just witness? Hahaha."

    "Alright, but what about his socks? Hahaha. And why didn't he switch to indoor shoes after removing his dress shoes? There's nothing remotely cool about this scene. Hahaha."

    "I believe this scene was meant to depict the abuse of power by the chaebols, but it only made them look like foolish idiots. Hahaha."

    "It's such a risky move for both the person walking and the one grabbing the shoes. Hahaha. So many things could go wrong."

    "There's no way they accomplished this scene in a single take. Hahaha."

    "This is intended to be a funny scene, isn't it?"

    "Why not just pause and stand still for a couple of seconds? Hahaha."

    "Well, they've just invented an entirely new extreme sport. Hahaha."

    On the other hand, some netizens offered alternative perspectives:

    "I'm actually suspicious whether the writer came across a real-life incident like this and incorporated it based on what they heard. It's so absurd that it feels beyond the imagination of an average person."

    "The music and everything make it incredibly comedic. Hahaha. But I can't help but wonder if the scene was inspired by real-life experiences because it's so unbelievable."

    "I agree. I think they included this scene because they must have heard about something similar happening in real life."

    "Why do I have this feeling that there might be wealthy individuals out there who do something like this, but instead of walking, they simply stand still because they can't be bothered to bend down to remove their shoes?"

    "It's so unimaginable that it leaves me speechless. I always thought it would be something like the maid taking off their shoes if they put their foot up on a footstool…"

    "The writer must have conducted extensive research into the inner workings of the upper echelons of society, right? I wouldn't be surprised if this actually happens in real life."

    What are your thoughts?

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  • Chun Jung Myung’s Manager Now Serving Time After Stealing Billions, Source Reveals

    Actor Chun Jung Myung has opened up about a devastating betrayal by his former manager, who swindled tens of billions of won from his family. The former manager, who had been trusted like family, is now serving prison time for his actions.

    In the December 8 episode of SBS’s My Little Old Boy, Chun Jung Myung shared the shocking details of his financial fraud ordeal with fellow cast members Lee Sang Min and Kim Heechul.

    He explained, "I was financially defrauded by the manager I had worked with for 16 years since my debut. He forged documents to steal money and even caused huge financial losses for my parents."

    A close source confirmed on December 9, "The manager mentioned on the show ultimately couldn’t repay the damages and is now serving his prison sentence for fraud."

    The source also revealed that Chun Jung Myung suffered losses in the tens of billions of won. The emotional toll was severe, leading to social anxiety, and he even considered retiring from the entertainment industry due to the devastating betrayal.

    Chun Jung Myung debuted in 1999 with the drama School 2 and became a household name with roles in Beijing, My Love, Fashion 70s, and What's Up Fox? However, after his role in the 2019 drama Urban Cops: KCSI, he suddenly disappeared from the spotlight, sparking concerns from fans.

    An entertainment agency CEO weighed in, saying, "Celebrities, especially those with limited real-world experience, are vulnerable to scams because of their public status. Some get trapped and lose vast amounts of money after being used as figureheads."

    An entertainment law expert added, "Fraud cases are tricky because proving the intent to steal is difficult. If someone makes an enticing offer, always ask, ‘Why me and not them?’ Skepticism is key."

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