Influencer Jae-hyung (real name Park Jae-hyung), who appeared in "Love Siblings," repeatedly clarified the controversy surrounding 'Ilbe.' He specifically warned that he will not overlook secondary criticism directed at his family and acquaintances.
On the morning of the 24th, Jae-hyung posted a lengthy message on his personal social media. He provided additional explanations regarding the 'Ilbe' controversy, which had become a hot topic since the 23rd. This was his fourth clarification, including the initial explanation.
The controversy began on the 23rd when Jae-hyung posted a thumbnail for his YouTube content about a trip to Shanghai Disneyland, with an inverted image. The problem was that this image style had been used in the past by the far-right online community 'Ilbe (Daily Best Storage)' to mock the death of former President Roh Moo-hyun. Furthermore, the date coincided with the anniversary of former President Roh's death, leading public opinion to deteriorate rapidly.
Immediately after the controversy, Jae-hyung deleted the image, calling it a "photo error," and corrected it to a properly oriented thumbnail. Afterwards, he uploaded a clarification post saying, "I really didn’t know," but the controversy did not subside. In a follow-up clarification on the morning of the 24th, Jae-hyung emphasized, "I have never joined Ilbe, Femc, or DC communities, and I don’t even know what they are. I first heard the term 'DC' while filming 'Love Siblings.'"
Regarding suspicions that he intended to belittle former President Roh Moo-hyun, he strongly retorted, "He was the president when I was in the 3rd grade of elementary school. How could I know enough to belittle him? Even if I'm not a great person, I don't have the garbage character that would belittle the deceased." He added, "Since my family is all publicly known on Instagram and YouTube, wouldn’t it be crazy if I were really that kind of person?"
In response to criticism that his explanations lack consistency over time, he said, "At first, I judged that it wasn’t better to explain in detail, but now I admit that judgment was wrong. I’m sorry," expressing his regrets. He added, "I know that there are those who will mock and curse this writing because they don't want to believe it. However, I am not the kind of person who lets injustices go by without addressing them."
Finally, Jae-hyung once again asserted, "I am not an Ilbe user," stating firmly, "I will not tolerate criticism directed at my family and acquaintances. This is the final warning." He remarked, "This will quiet down too, but I will remember it for life," strongly denying the related suspicions.
The controversy, which began with a single thumbnail on social media, remains a topic of heated debate regarding whether it was a simple mistake or a political intent. Especially with an early presidential election approaching, the societal atmosphere has become sensitive to political symbols, making the conflict between clarifications and suspicions unlikely to settle easily.
Nevertheless, the secondary harm directed at his family is concerning. Coincidentally, Jae-hyung became known for appearing with his biological brother Se-seung in "Love Siblings." Therefore, both Se-seung and his family have become widely known through YouTube. Concerns are continuously raised about secondary harm where criticism is directed at his family regarding controversies that he denies.
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