A controversy has erupted after the official account of a restaurant franchise posted a photo of the cast from the 31st season of ENA and SBS Plus's 'I Am SOLO' during a dinner gathering, accompanied by an inappropriate caption.
On May 28, various online communities shared a post from the restaurant's official account featuring a photo of the 'I Am SOLO' 31st season cast dining together after a live broadcast. Notably, the photo did not include Kyung-soo and Soon-ja.
The controversy stemmed from the caption that read, "Thanks for coming, but I’m not thankful..." A user commented, "The owner isn’t thankful for the customers," to which the account responded, "It’s not just that I’m not thankful; I cried this morning."
The post quickly spread online, with some users suggesting it was a public jab at specific cast members. This comes amid heightened tensions among the 'I Am SOLO' 31st season cast following Soon-ja's recent revelations and ongoing discussions about group dynamics. Observers noted that the restaurant's official account seemed to be joining the fray of the controversy.
Users reacted with comments such as, "Even if they are customers, it's crossing the line for an official account to say that," and, "If they had stayed silent, it would have been better." Others criticized the emotional response from the account, calling it inappropriate and a failure in risk management.
Conversely, some defended the account, stating, "It must be tough for those involved," and, "I can imagine how bad the atmosphere was after filming." Others felt the post was meant as a joke but had been blown out of proportion.
Meanwhile, the 'I Am SOLO' 31st season continues to face internal conflicts and discussions surrounding group dynamics following Soon-ja's additional disclosures. Previously, Soon-ja claimed she felt psychological pressure during group meetings and chats, and the release of unedited footage has further fueled the online debate.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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