Jang Won-young tops list of stars whose likeability fell due to airport 'bad manners'
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- IVE member Jang Won-young was voted the celebrity whose likeability dropped the most due to airport "bad manners."
- Jessica and BLACKPINK's Jennie also ranked high on the list due to controversies involving fan interactions and perceived entitlement.
- The poll, conducted on DC Inside, highlights public scrutiny of celebrity behavior in public spaces like airports.
IVE member Jang Won-young has been voted the celebrity whose public image has suffered the most due to perceived "bad manners" at airports. The poll, conducted by community portal site DC Inside, saw Jang Won-young secure the top spot with 24% of the votes, totaling 8,892 out of 37,208 ballots.
The controversy surrounding Jang Won-young reportedly stems from accusations of receiving preferential treatment during immigration checks. Following the initial backlash, she appeared at the airport without her hat and mask, drawing further attention.
Former Girls' Generation member Jessica ranked second with 16% of the votes. She faced criticism after a video circulated showing her seemingly gagging while passing through fans at a Chinese airport. Jessica later addressed the incident on a live broadcast, claiming it was a misunderstanding.
BLACKPINK's Jennie also landed in third place, with 16% of the vote. She previously faced criticism for her airport demeanor when attending the Golden Disc Awards, with some fans feeling she did not show consideration for international supporters. The article also mentions other celebrities like Haewon (likely a typo and referring to a group like HA:TFELT or a different celebrity) and actor Byeon Woo-seok, who faced controversies related to excessive security or crowd management at airports.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.