Lim Young-woong is suspected of being a victim of 'misogynistic fake news' at the center of the DM controversy

Dec 09, 2024

It has been three days since singer Lim Young-woong was caught up in the "DM controversy". However, it is argued that the epicenter where the DM in question was disclosed was a Yeocho cafe, and some say that he was a victim of male hatred.

On the 7th, netizen A released a DM (direct message) shared with a person believed to be Lim Young-woong. Mr. A sent a DM to Lim Young-woong's account saying "What are you doing in this situation?" and the answer "What" came back.

Mr. A said "The whole nation is gathered over the impeachment bill of the president, which was declared unconstitutional, and I don't even want him to speak out, but he's really insensitive. The elderly who experienced martial law before pointed out, "Isn't your address poor?" but the user of Lim Young-woong's account pointed out, "Am I a politician. Why are you speaking out?" he said in displeasure.

Since then, criticism against Lim Young-woong has been infested. He was compared to celebrities who spoke out for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol and was bitterly criticized for his lack of historical consciousness.

Columnist Hwang Kyo-ik also said, `It is freedom not to make political remarks. However, to say that only politicians can have a political voice can sound like an insult to citizens who come out to the square and express their political intentions on that cold day.

However, the opinion that the DM in question may not have actually been written by Lim Young-woong is gaining weight. At first, A was known as a producer of a famous entertainment program, but when the controversy arose, the producer explained that "I didn't follow the singer, I never sent a DM."

The place where the post was first written is also known as the so-called 'Female Elementary' cafe, adding to the controversy. The cafe is famous for its radical feminism, support for certain political parties, and hatred of men. Some suggested that some male haters may have created controversy with fake news using Lim Young-woong's fame. There are also many opinions that forcing people to express their political beliefs and tendencies just because they are celebrities is also against democracy.

In this regard, Lim Young-woong's agency Fish Music has not expressed any position. However, according to multiple officials, Lim Young-woong is still preparing for a solo performance 'Lim Young-woong Recital' at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul from the 27th to the 29th and from January 2nd to 4th, 2025.

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Lim Young-woong is suspected of being a victim of 'misogynistic fake news' at the center of the DM controversy

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