'Waterbomb Festival Should Be for Over 50s Only,' Says Lee Seo-jin, Kim Gwang-gyu Reacts
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- Lee Seo-jin suggested that people over 50 should be banned from the Waterbomb festival.
- Kim Gwang-gyu expressed surprise at the amount of water used at the event.
- The comments were made during a production presentation for the SBS show 'What Will You Do - Secretary Jin'.
South Korean entertainer Lee Seo-jin has sparked a humorous debate about age and music festivals, suggesting that attendees over 50 should be barred from the popular Waterbomb festival. His co-star Kim Gwang-gyu echoed a sentiment of surprise regarding the event's scale and water usage.
The remarks were made during a production presentation for the SBS Friday entertainment program 'What Will You Do - Secretary Jin' (referred to as 'Secretary Jin'). The show features Lee Seo-jin and Kim Gwang-gyu, and their comments touched upon their experiences with the energetic, water-centric festival.
Lee Seo-jin's playful assertion that the festival's intense atmosphere and water-splashing activities might be better suited for younger demographics drew a reaction from Kim Gwang-gyu, who commented on the sheer volume of water being used. Their lighthearted exchange highlights the generational differences and unique aspects of large-scale music events.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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