Jung Hae In Faces Backlash for Liking Message from a Popular Streamer

Korean netizens were recently abuzz after the fiery female streamer Yuhwa shared private messages with popular actor Jung Hae In. The streamer had expressed her heartfelt feelings to the star of Love Next Door by sending a message that simply said, “I love you.” In a surprising turn, Jung Hae In responded by liking her message.

Afterwards, Yuhwa took to her platform to voice her astonishment at the well-known actor’s action. She revealed that Jung Hae In had read her messages on both occasions she had reached out. “What is happening? Jung Hae In liked my message! A heart! It’s that heart. Oh my God, he reads everything I send. Unbelievable,” Yuhwa exclaimed. The actor’s interaction with a fan’s private message has ignited discussions and heated debates across social media among Korean netizens.

jung hae in yuhwa — Jung Hae In liked Yuhwa’s private message to him.

This interaction has led to speculation as to whether Jung Hae In was giving Yuhwa special attention, allowing her to flirt with him, or if he engages similarly with all of his fans. Many netizens contend that by engaging with a controversial figure known for provocative content, Jung Hae In may potentially damage his public image. Conversely, others argue that his action of reading and liking Yuhwa’s message is simply a normal fan interaction that holds no deeper implications regarding their relationship.

Comments from netizens reflect this division: “I’ve seen her IG; Yuhwa is really beautiful. It’s understandable why Jung Hae In reacted that way,” “He liked a flirtatious message from a streamer known for displaying her body, that’s unbelievable,” “Are male artists really this easy?” “I heard he approves everything fans send him. He’s just a heart-dropping machine on social media,” “It’s odd that Jung Hae In faces criticism for liking a fan’s private message. Is he wrong because Yuhwa is an adult content BJ (broadcaster)?” “He’s an adult; he can make his own judgments,” “Perhaps he thought Yuhwa was simply a fan with no ulterior motives,” have emerged from the polarized discussions. Meanwhile, Jung Hae In has yet to comment on the controversy.

Korean media reports indicate that Jung Hae In’s interaction became “sensitive” due to previous allegations related to his involvement in a scandal involving “chasing young women.” Late in 2023, the YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute abruptly revealed that Jung Hae In frequented a nightclub associated with the Lee Sun Kyun drug case. “Madam K (Kim Nam Hee),” the nightclub manager and Lee Sun Kyun’s mistress, was linked to Jung Hae In’s activities. Messages that surfaced between Jung Hae In and Kim Nam Hee on September 1, 2023, indicated that he planned to visit the nightclub at around 1-2 a.m. or during quieter nights for one-night encounters. However, it remains unclear if the actor was involved in drug use.

Such allegations shocked netizens, with the topic “Jung Hae In is a nightclub regular” even trending on Weibo, generating widespread interaction. Following these negative rumors, neither Jung Hae In nor his management company have provided any clarification. The actor’s ongoing silence leaves fans worried and questioning the truth.