Hyeri's "indifferent" expression towards Jung Woo Sung's entrance at an awards show has sparked reactions online.
On November 29, the 2024 Blue Dragon Awards was held, bringing in numerous Korean celebrities to receive recognition. Jung Woo Sung, who has been in the limelight lately due to his paternity scandal, appeared at the event to interact with the audience.
For context, Jung Woo Sung was confirmed to be the biological father of the son of model Moon Gabi. This was later verified by Jung Woo Sung's agency Artist Company, as well as Moon Gabi, who confirmed her pregnancy with the child.
Reports also revealed that Jung Woo Sung was in a 10-year relationship with someone else, who had no idea about Moon Gabi, igniting cheating allegations.
Further, the model reportedly wanted to get married, but the actor vehemently refused as he was firmly against the idea of marriage.
Meanwhile, at the ceremony, Jung Woo Sung's movie "12.12: The Day" won the award for the Audience Choice for Most Popular Film, which the actor had presented. When he introduced himself, the camera showed the audience clapping and cheering.
Numerous celebrities left a sour note to netizens, who called the stars out for showing support for Jung Woo Sung despite his scandal.
However, netizens noticed the restrained reaction of Hyeri, who appeared less enthusiastic at Jung Woo Sung's entrance compared to the majority's loud cheers.
In a community forum, Korean and international netizens applauded the Girl's Day member's actions.
OP captioned, "She looked a bit bitter, probably because the actors were cheering loudly for him around her."
Read more of their reactions below:
- "Hyeri was probably thinking 'is everyone here acting aside from me?"
- "Hyeri's reaction was a normal reaction. The loud cheers were just annoying."
- "She's doing what's right. When I saw the other actors clapping with a smile on, I was wondering if I was going crazy."
- "The only sane person in the room."
- "Hyeri is consistently on the right side of history and that's why she always has great karma."
- "The way they were cheering was crazy. the industry is really fine with men doing anything."
- "She better than me, I would've started booing."
In his second appearance on the stage to accept the award, Jung Woo Sung addressed his controversy.
"I sincerely apologize for causing concern and disappointment to everyone who has loved and supported me. I will accept the criticism and bring it along with me. I will take responsibility as a father and fulfill my duty to my son until the end."