Jeyura, Targeting Stars Who Raise Their 'Voices' One After Another... Who's Next After Chaeyeon?

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"Celebrities Always Get Caught Up in Agitation
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Jung Yura, the daughter of Choi Seo-won (formerly Choi Soon-sil), who is serving time for the 'state affairs manipulation' scandal, has been relentlessly criticizing celebrities who have made outspoken remarks.

On the 10th, Jung Yura shared articles on her SNS (social networking service) about actor Park Bo-young and comedian Park Myung-soo joining the condemnation of the martial law situation, writing, "I hear hundreds of criticisms every day about which celebrity said what, but just let them live their lives," and added, "Anyway, these people are just after the country's budget and attention, and they latch onto places that seem advantageous. Insulting them is pointless and just tiresome, I realized."

Jung Yura continued, "It's useless to talk to people who don't care about right or wrong," and criticized, "It's like reciting the Lord's Prayer to a passing hen and expecting it to become the Virgin Mary." She further wrote, "No matter how good or correct the words are, a chicken cannot give birth to a phoenix. No matter how many right words you say, the outcome will be the same, so save your energy."

Jung Yura, the daughter of Choi Seo-won (formerly Choi Soon-sil), who is imprisoned for the 'state manipulation' scandal, has been continuously criticizing celebrities who have made outspoken statements. From left, actor Park Bo-young, Jung Yura, singer Lee Chae-yeon. Instagram/Yonhap News Photo by Jung Yura

Earlier, on the 8th, Jung Yura shared an article containing remarks by singer Lee Chae-yeon, formerly of the girl group IZ*ONE, pointing out, "When talking about politics, position doesn't matter and it's true that it's unnecessary, but the problem is that you, who had no interest until now, suddenly add your voice at this time."

Lee Chae-yeon had said on the 7th, after the impeachment motion against President Yoon was automatically dismissed due to insufficient votes, during a fan communication app chat, "You say it's not a position to talk about politics? Then what position is it to talk about politics?" She added, "As a citizen and a member of the public, I will mention it as I see fit. I'm speaking out because I'm a celebrity. Thank you for your concern. Let's live in a better world. Let's love freely in such a world," drawing attention for her candid remarks to fans.

In response, Jung Yura strongly criticized Lee Chae-yeon, saying, "Get a grip," and asked, "Do you even know anything about how the Democratic Party wrecked the budget before you talk?" She continued, "Pressuring government agencies with the budget and acting like legislative thugs is communism," emphasizing, "You all say whatever you want while fixating on the word 'martial law' and foam at the mouth calling it communism, but that's not communism."

Jung Yura added, "Don't just say 'I'm a singer, an actor' when things go badly after you recklessly act," and said, "Celebrities never check facts, get caught up in agitation every time, cause trouble, and never take responsibility." She also pointed out, "Freedom of speech comes with responsibility. If you want to speak freely, know the situation properly and speak. Democracy means taking responsibility if you're wrong." She added, "People swarm over (singer Lim Young-woong) for posting birthday party photos, stab people for supporting martial law, throw eggs at students of Chungam High School just because it's President Yoon's alma mater?this is socialism. Get a grip."

Netizens who read Jung Yura's posts responded with various comments such as, "Isn't she the one who didn't even know the department of the university she entered?" "Then what do you know to be talking like this?" "Too many words from a civilian," "Focus on raising your own child," "Her expression is harsh, but she’s not entirely wrong," "Jung Yura must have many grievances," and "Swarming over Lim Young-woong was crossing the line."