Gukga-bi Receives Continuous Encouragement Comments on SNS Posts
Chef and YouTuber Guk Ga-bi (35) has sparked attention by revealing photos of herself breastfeeding in public. Netizens from both home and abroad expressed support for Guk Ga-bi's confident appearance while sharing the atmosphere surrounding public breastfeeding in various countries.
On the 10th, Guk Ga-bi posted photos of herself breastfeeding in public on her social media (SNS), writing, "Breastfeeding anywhere is natural and should be met with a considerate atmosphere," and added, "I can't believe I'm breastfeeding." The photos captured her breastfeeding outside her home, looking fondly at her baby before suddenly making an awkward expression.
She then asked in English, "Do you also breastfeed in public places?" inquiring about the situations of mothers worldwide. She added, "I am grateful to be able to feed my child milk anywhere."
Netizens from home and abroad shared the atmosphere of their respective countries through comments, offering encouragement and support to her.
Netizen A, residing in Greece, wrote, "I also live in Greece, and I love that I can breastfeed immediately whenever my baby is hungry, whether in cafes or restaurants," adding, "Before pregnancy, I used to feel embarrassed seeing others breastfeed casually, but after having a baby, I realize how thankful I am for this culture."
Overseas netizen B said, "It's the same in France," but expressed regret, saying, "On the other hand, in most Asian countries, mothers had to cover themselves and feed their babies in places like restrooms." Netizen C, who revealed living in the United States, encouraged by saying, "I have been breastfeeding in public places for four and a half years. It is a beautiful thing." Additionally, netizens living in Australia and the United Kingdom shared that breastfeeding in public is not an issue there.
Meanwhile, Guk Ga-bi, who gained fame as the runner-up on the 2014 cooking competition program 'MasterChef Korea' Season 3, has 1.37 million subscribers on YouTube. She married Josh, known as the YouTuber 'Korean Englishman,' in 2016 and announced the birth of their first child last month. Notably, Guk Ga-bi had previously revealed her struggles with endometriosis and infertility and shared her efforts to conceive, which led to many congratulations upon announcing her childbirth.
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