Actress Son Ye Jin has faced continuous criticism—from her eating a cheese stick to her outfit while traveling—highlighting the excessive interference into celebrities’ daily lives.
Previously, on September 30th, Son Ye Jin posted a short video on her social media with the caption, “Finally ate.. it’s delicious.” In the video, she happily bites into a cheese stick from a popular chicken brand and enjoys the long stretch of cheese.
This showed a friendly charm, different from the elegant and sophisticated image she usually presents in her works. The post received over 8,000 comments, with fans responding warmly, saying things like, “How can she look so pretty while eating?” “What exactly is this cheese stick?” and “I want to try it too.”
However, not all reactions were warm. Some netizens left negative comments such as, “She eats with too much smacking,” “Holding food with hands is unhygienic,” and “It ruins the image.” Even foods like cheese sticks, eaten by hand, were being judged by dining etiquette. Son Ye Jin was simply sharing a small joy of enjoying delicious food with her fans, but even this became a target of criticism.
Meanwhile, her casual fashion has also come under scrutiny. On October 18th, she posted photos from her trip to Yokohama, Japan, along with the message, “Hope you have a lovely Sunday!”
In the photos, Son Ye Jin is spending a relaxed time with a Ferris wheel and seaside in the background. Wearing an oversized T-shirt and a full skirt, sporting sunglasses, and making a playful V-sign with both hands, she chose comfort over glamorous dresses or perfectly styled looks while traveling. Yet, some netizens disparaged her outfit. From ordinary moments with family to travel appearances, she continues to be judged.
It’s natural for a star to receive opinions on fashion and style given public interest. However, there’s a clear difference between sharing personal tastes and making derogatory remarks about appearance or age. Being a famous actress doesn’t mean she must always maintain a perfect image while eating or traveling with family.
On screen, she is one of South Korea’s top stars, but in daily life, she is an ordinary person who finds happiness in delicious food and takes playful poses while traveling. The reality of being judged from eating a simple cheese stick to casual fashion reveals another hardship hidden behind the title of a top star. Should she be criticized for the trivial aspects of her life just because she is a beloved celebrity? The continuous criticism directed at Son Ye Jin raises questions about how the public perceives the private lives of famous people.