From Taeyeon to Han Ye-seul “Celebrities who directly respond to netizens leaving malicious comments”

Hwang Jung-eum hinted at the end of their marriage by posting several photos of Lee Young-don on her SNS. Some netizens speculated that the reason for the divorce was Lee Young-don’s infidelity, and Hwang Jung-eum herself admitted to the fact of Lee Young-don’s affair by commenting, “Do you know if you’re dating a cheater? I didn’t know, so I dated him. That’s life.“

After seeing a malicious comment stating “I understand Young-don. Frankly, if you have abilities and money, you won’t stay faithful to just one woman. If you can’t understand someone cheating when they’re wealthy, then you shouldn’t date them“, Hwang Jung-eum directly responded, “You should read books. Instead of doing this, go make some money. I have a thousand times more money than him. What do you know to blabber like that? According to your logic, since I earn more money and am more successful than him, it’s right for me to cheat, isn’t it?” Now, let’s take a look at celebrities who responded to absurd and rude comments like Hwang Jung-eum.

■ Taeyeon (Girls’ Generation)

Girls’ Generation Taeyeon received enthusiastic applause from fans for her straightforward response to a malicious commenter. In 2017, Taeyeon posted a photo on her Instagram holding a cosmetic product. She used a cat sticker with the selfie filter function that was popular at that time. Upon seeing Taeyeon’s photo, a netizen made derogatory comments about her appearance, mentioning fellow member Seohyun and criticizing Taeyeon’s looks. In response, Taeyeon directly replied, “Look in the mirror.“

■ Yulhee (LABOUM)

Former LABOUM member Yulhee also responded with a sassy reply to a malicious commenter on her SNS. In 2022, she shared a photo on her Instagram account of herself enjoying a pleasant time with acquaintances. In the picture, Yulhee was dressed in hot pants and a knitwear, looking glamorous. However, one netizen left a comment crossing the line, saying, “Sorry, but if you’re a mom, you should act like a mom.” Yulhee responded directly to the commenter’s rude remark, saying, “What does acting like a mom mean? Mind your own business. I’ll go out looking pretty if I want to.“

■ Park Eun-seok

Park Eun-seok, known for his role as Logan Lee in the drama “The Penthouse: War in Life”, displayed his dignity in responding to malicious comments. In 2021, he announced on his Instagram that he would be appearing on MBC’s “I Live Alone”, encouraging viewers to tune in. However, a netizen left a derogatory comment about Park Eun-seok’s personal life, saying, “It’s so disgusting to see how you’re trying to act like someone who’s better than everyone else while having lived as someone privileged in the US. You’re not even good at English. And the reason why you gave up your green card… I know how that’s only an excuse.” Upon seeing this comment, Park Eun-seok replied, “I’ll come out next week too~^^ Please look forward to more stories.” He thanked the commenter for showing interest, demonstrating a cool attitude by pinning the malicious comment at the top.

■ Han Ye-seul

Actress Han Ye-seul posted a selfie on her Instagram account in 2020, wearing a blue jumpsuit and carrying a mint-colored bag. Han Ye-seul’s photo portrayed a very comfortable everyday look. However, soon after, a netizen made a derogatory comment about Han Ye-seul’s top, saying, “Cliff…” Despite facing such negative comments directed at herself, Han Ye-seul did not seem surprised or intimidated at all. Instead, she responded with a cool reply, “Too bad, I can’t show you.”