Jessica Jung clarifies viral Shanghai airport moment

A moment at a Shanghai airport involving former Girls' Generation member Jessica Jung has been clarified by the singer herself. Videos circulated online showing Jung pinching her nose and making a disgusted face as she walked through the airport, surrounded by fans.

Speculation quickly arose that Jung was reacting to an unpleasant odor, with some suggesting a fan might have had poor body hygiene. The clips, shared widely on social media, fueled debate about the incident.

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I asked the fan how old they were, and they said '21 years old.' I was so surprised because I didn't expect such a young fan.

However, Jung addressed the situation during a livestream on June 13. She explained that a fan had mentioned it was her birthday the day before, prompting Jung to ask the fan's age. Upon hearing the fan was 21, Jung expressed surprise. She believes her reaction, a sharp intake of breath and covering her mouth, was misinterpreted as disgust due to the angle of the video.

Jung suggested that her gesture was one of astonishment at the fan's youth rather than a reaction to any offensive smell. Other footage from different angles appears to support her account, showing her covering her mouth in surprise.

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It might be that my actions were too exaggerated, causing a misunderstanding.