On January 22, Son Dam-bi uploaded several photos to her social media account, captioning them, “A memory from 10 years ago. Our hair and makeup team that I’m still working with even now.” She added, “We laughed a lot back then, and even after 10 years, we’re still together in our own places. Let’s continue to smile together.”
The photos, taken at what appears to be an overseas filming location, show Son Dam-bi posing playfully with her hair and makeup staff. In one image, a staff member is kneeling to fix her hair while Son Dam-bi jokingly poses as if she is grabbing the staff member’s hair, creating a comedic and exaggerated scene. Other cuts show the group pointing at one another in a lighthearted, staged manner, suggesting a cheerful atmosphere on set.
Son Dam-bi herself emphasized that she is “still working with the same team,” underscoring the long-standing professional relationship and mutual trust behind the images, rather than any form of disrespect or hierarchy.
However, the post quickly drew attention online due to its overlap with the ongoing “staff power abuse controversy” involving Park Na-rae, which has made public discussions about celebrity–staff dynamics particularly sensitive.
As the images spread across online communities, reactions were mixed. Some netizens commented that “without context, the photo could be misunderstood,” while others defended Son Dam-bi, saying, “If you read the caption and look at the overall tone, it’s clearly just a joke between close colleagues,” and “It’s only being scrutinized because of the timing.”
While no allegations have been raised against Son Dam-bi herself, the incident highlights how heightened public sensitivity around staff treatment can amplify scrutiny over even lighthearted or nostalgic content, especially when shared at a controversial moment.
Sources: Daum
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