Broadcaster Jang Young-ran Admits Accidentally Liking Condolence Message Online
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- South Korean broadcaster Jang Young-ran confessed to accidentally liking a "condolences" message on social media.
- She explained this was a result of habitually pressing the heart icon when communicating via messages.
- Jang advised caution with online interactions, suggesting the use of emojis over simple text like 'haha' or 'lol'.
South Korean television personality Jang Young-ran has revealed a social media mishap, admitting she once accidentally 'liked' a message of condolence. The incident occurred due to her habit of frequently using the heart emoji in digital communications.
During a recent episode of her YouTube channel, 'A-class Jang Young-ran,' she shared personal relationship tips. While emphasizing the importance of expressing appreciation to those around her, Jang confessed her tendency to liberally use heart emojis in text messages. This habit, she explained, led to the unfortunate misstep of reacting to a "Rest in Peace" message with a heart icon.
I once pressed the heart on a message that said 'Rest in Peace'.
"I sometimes make these kinds of mistakes. You have to be careful with that," Jang cautioned viewers. She advised her audience to be mindful of their online interactions to avoid similar faux pas. The broadcaster suggested that using emojis can be more effective and appropriate than simple text responses like 'lol' or 'haha' in conveying genuine emotion and avoiding misunderstandings.
You have to be careful with that.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.