Host Dex Receives Mixed Reactions For His Comments To ITZY’s Yeji

Some called it inappropriate, but others explained it was the show’s concept.
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Single’s Inferno 3 host and influencer Dex (Kim Jin Young) has sparked a debate after his latest comments to ITZY‘s Yeji.

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Dex was known to fans before taking part in Single’s Inferno 2, but his fame has grown massively and he even has his own show where he invites celebrities to chat about different topics.

On January 11, the latest guest was ITZY’s Yeji.

During the episode, the two stars had banter, cementing the light-hearted nature of the show.

 

Yet, one scene has caused mixed reactions from fans. At one point, the duo was talking about snacks, and Yeji explained that she was a fan of a lot of things but added that she goes to extremes, and if she likes a snack, it goes on for three months.

I don’t know if it’s because if I like something, I just continue to go that way but, all my taste is like that. If it’s long, it goes for three months. If I like a particular snack, it goes for three months.

— ITZY’s Yeji

As per the concept of the show, Dex turned on his charm and teased Yeji by saying, “Same with your boyfriends?”

After Yeji laughed, Dex looked embarrassed as he added, “Never mind. Pretend you didn’t hear.”

When the scene was shared on social media, one fan shared her mixed reactions that even though Yeji laughed at it, they thought it was not appropriate to say it as a joke, even if it’s the concept of the show.

When the tweet was shared, it sparked a debate on social media. Some fans pointed out that netizens were thinking too much into it and that the show is billed as a “flirty” show about dating and relationships, so Yeji would’ve expected statements like that.

Yet, others pointed out that even if it is the show’s concept, it felt like an unnecessary change of subject from snacks to relationships. In particular, considering the scrutiny female idols get, many thought that even if Yeji laughed, it wasn’t appropriate.

While Dex undoubtedly had no negative intentions, the topic of dating and relationships with female idols is always risky, and comments can sometimes seem abrupt and inappropriate.

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