Lee Yong Jin Birth Rate Controversy Leaves LE SSERAFIM’s Kim Chaewon Shocked
Comedian Lee Yong Jin has sparked a major birth rate controversy during his YouTube show ‘YongTarot’ while reading tarot cards for LE SSERAFIM’s Kim Chaewon. The incident has left many Seoul Crushers and netizens upset about his choice of words and timing. What started as a simple tarot reading about marriage quickly turned uncomfortable when the comedian suddenly expressed frustration about South Korea’s declining birth rate, using inappropriate language in front of the young idol.
The Awkward Tarot Reading That Started It All
The Lee Yong Jin birth rate controversy began when Kim Chaewon innocently asked about her marriage prospects during her guest appearance on ‘YongTarot.’ “When will I get married?” the LE SSERAFIM member asked with curiosity. Lee Yong Jin responded by asking if she wanted to get married someday. Kim Chaewon enthusiastically replied, “Yes, I want to get married for sure. Much later, that is. Isn’t it a very monumental moment in life?”
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What should have been a light-hearted conversation took an unexpected turn when Lee Yong Jin suddenly burst out with frustration. “I’m so f***ing pissed these days about the country’s low birth rate and how the structure of marriage has changed in our society,” he said, catching Kim Chaewon off guard. He continued his rant by mentioning a news story about a school in Ganghwado, Incheon, where only one student had enrolled. Though Kim Chaewon politely responded that the situation was “really shocking,” the atmosphere had already become tense. The birth rate topic seemed completely out of place in what was supposed to be a fun tarot reading session.
Netizens React to Lee Yong Jin’s Inappropriate Comments
The Lee Yong Jin birth rate controversy quickly spread across social media platforms as viewers expressed their disapproval. Many felt the comedian’s comments were inappropriate and unfair to Kim Chaewon, who was put in an awkward position as a guest on his show. Comments flooded in with criticism: “Why is he saying that to Kim Chaewon? How the heck is Chaewon supposed to react to that?” and “That was so uncalled for. I bet Chaewon was really shocked too.”
Other netizens pointed out the absurdity of his outburst with comments like, “WTF, if you’re that pissed, why don’t you go give birth to some children yourself” and “Excuse me, dude, but a female K-Pop idol’s job is not to sit there and listen to you rant your views about social problems.” Though Lee Yong Jin did apologize immediately for his language, saying, “I’m sorry for cursing, and I know that this is not something I should be complaining to you about,” many viewers felt the damage was already done.
The situation worsened when he told Kim Chaewon, “You know how there are some people who become more successful after marriage? That’s you. Your fortune is to become a faithful wife and mother.” This comment, combined with his birth rate rant, struck many as tone-deaf and inappropriate toward a young female idol who’s focused on her career.
Final Thoughts on the Lee Yong Jin Birth Rate Controversy
Following the widespread criticism, the ‘YongTarot’ team has edited out Lee Yong Jin’s cursing and his remarks about South Korea’s low birth rate from the episode. As of now, Lee Yong Jin’s representatives have not issued an official statement addressing the controversy. The birth rate comments have certainly cast a shadow over what should have been a fun appearance for LE SSERAFIM’s Kim Chaewon.
What do you think about Lee Yong Jin’s comments? Was he just speaking his mind, or did he cross a line with his sudden outburst to Kim Chaewon? Share your thoughts in the comments below!