Sonia Sui Faces Backlash Again: High-Five Incident Sparks Fierce Debate Among Netizens
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A reality show contestant is facing renewed criticism after a video clip showed her appearing to skip a high-five with a fellow participant.
- The incident occurred during a celebration scene in the latest episode of "Please Let the World Eat a Table."
- This follows a previous controversy where the same contestant was accused of bullying.
Taiwanese celebrity Sonia Sui is once again embroiled in controversy following a recent episode of the reality show "Please Let the World Eat a Table." In the latest installment, a clip circulating on social media shows Sui appearing to deliberately skip a high-five with fellow participant "Chien Chien" during a celebratory moment.
It looks really awkward
The incident, which occurred around the 52-minute mark of the ninth episode, has ignited a debate among viewers. The show features participants undergoing training in Taitung to prepare for a New York banquet mission. After receiving positive feedback, the group celebrated, and Sui was seen high-fiving other members, including Haozi, Blue Lan, and Chen Suiyi. However, some viewers pointed out that Chien Chien, standing nearby, did not receive a high-five from Sui, leading to accusations that Sui intentionally ignored her.
She couldn't possibly not have seen her!
This latest clip has fueled online discussions, with some netizens expressing discomfort and suspicion. Comments like "It looks really awkward," "She couldn't possibly not have seen her," and "It's too obvious" have surfaced. The timing of this incident, shortly after a previous controversy involving bullying allegations, has intensified the scrutiny on Sui.
It's too obvious..
However, a counter-argument suggests that Chien Chien was busy dancing and may not have intended to initiate a high-five. Supporters of Sui argue that judging a relationship based on a few seconds of footage is unfair and that a lack of a high-five doesn't necessarily indicate a poor relationship. They believe external parties should not jump to conclusions based on isolated clips.
The previous controversy just passed, and now this scene is discovered.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.