Girls' Generation member Taeyeon is drawing mixed opinions following her most Instagram post. Keep on reading for all the details.
Girls' Generation Taeyeon Sparks Mixed Opinions After Recent Instagram Post
On October 30, Girls' Generation member Taeyeon took to Instagram to share her outfit for the most recent "Amazing Saturday," which is something she does every week. This seemingly ordinary Instagram post, however, sparked a heated debate on South Korean online community forums.
Previously, on October 28, it was reported that around 3,000 people had been scammed into buying real estate property using false information by an investment company. Reports stated that the company scammed victims into thinking the land that was for sale could be developed. However, it was soon revealed that the land is protected under the Forest Protection Acts as a conservation area.
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It was soon revealed that Girls' Generation member Taeyeon was one of the people who was scammed. The idol bought the land from a real estate company in 2019 for 1.1 billion KRW (approximately $939,500). Taeyeon soon took to her Instagram to release her side of the story, denying that she had taken part of the real estate investment for profit.
In her Instagram Story, she stated she dreams of building a home for her family. She asked people to refrain from spreading a false narrative. However, that has not stopped South Korean internet users from doubting her words, with some saying she splurged on the land for her betterment. The idol took down the Instagram Story before 24 hours.
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Taeyeon's October 30 Instagram post marks her first social media post since the controversy, which has led many to debate on her silence on the situation. People believe that she should have apologized for her scandal and addressed it again, as she deleted the Instagram post.
Many firmly believe that Taeyeon had bought the land to sell, accusing the idol of making quick capital gains with insider knowledge. Some stated that the case lawyer had revealed that Taeyeon's brokers discussed the land's development possibility in the future as a selling point. People believe that she is trying to brush off the situation by making Instagram posts.
Additionally, people are saying she should have refrained from posting that it could look like she was reflecting upon the situation.
Others, however, defended the idol. Those who supported Taeyeon stated that it is ridiculous that people argue over an Instagram post that has no relation to the controversy and ask that people stop creating problems. Others said that her Instagram Story statement was a good enough response and that apologizing would not settle the controversy anyway.
One user commented, "Did Taeyeon kill someone? Everyone is just overreacting."
What do you think of the situation? Tell us in the comments below!
Taeyeon Recent Activities
On August 20, 2021, Taeyeon was announced as the ambassador for the South Korean super-premium skincare and beauty brand Sulwhasoo's "New Concentrated Ginseng Renewing EX" campaign. On August 30, 2021, SHINee member Key's single "Hate That..." was released. Taeyeon featured on the track.
On September 15, 2021, it was announced that Taeyeon had been selected as the new muse for the contemporary streetwear brand Nerdy. She is working as their official brand model.
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