The clip comes from MBC’s Infinite Challenge, aired on June 28, 2014, during a Cheerleading Squad special. Son Ye-jin and actor Jung Il-woo teamed up to prank the cast by pretending to be unmotivated and emotionally distressed during rehearsals.
Infinite Challenge Old Clip Resurfaces
In the prank, Son Ye-jin appeared disinterested and later burst into tears, causing alarm among the cast. She even slapped away a water bottle Jung Il-woo handed her, later revealing through tears (and eye drops), “Did you fall for it?” The prank was eventually unveiled, though the reactions were mixed, with some members joking that she came off “ill-tempered.”
The clip recently went viral on social media, with users weighing in:
- “There’s nothing Infinite Challenge didn’t try.”
- “Honestly, it felt a bit too real.”
- “This is rookie-level variety work.”
But others defended her, noting that it was clearly staged content:
- “She was acting, what more do you expect?”
- “The child actress’s mom already cleared the recent issue. Why drag this up?”
- “This is just witch-hunting at this point.”
Recent Press Conference Remarks Sparked New Allegations
The renewed interest follows a press conference on August 19 for the film No Other Choice, where co-star Lee Byung-hun joked that Son Ye-jin had seemingly ignored child actress Choi So-yul. The comment quickly spiraled into accusations of arrogance and cold behavior on set.
However, on August 24, Choi So-yul’s mother issued a heartfelt clarification, stating:
“It was just a playful moment. Son Ye-jin was kind, gave my daughter a rare toy, and even kept in touch.”
Her statement significantly calmed online backlash, with many fans urging others to stop misjudging the actress based on edited clips or jokes taken out of context.
A Case of Misunderstood Image?
Son Ye-jin has long been celebrated for her elegance and professionalism, but like many top stars, she isn’t immune to personality-based rumors —especially in an era where past content is constantly repackaged for viral consumption.
As one netizen aptly put it: “She’s an actress. Don’t confuse roles and skits with reality.” With the controversy seemingly cooling down again, the incident serves as a reminder of how easily online narratives can blur reality, particularly in celebrity culture.
Sources: daum
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