“SNL Korea” Star’s Cheeky Instagram Stories About Dua Lipa Backfire—Criticism Grows

On December 4, 2024 (KST), Dua Lipa performed the first night of her two-night concert in Seoul—after a bit of confusion from the panic that swept the nation as President Yoon Suk Yeol declared and then lifted martial law. Despite the political tension in the air, the pop star put on an unforgettable show for her fans in Korea.

For SNL Korea star and TV personality Kwon Hyuk Soo, though, the show might be unforgettable for a whole different reason.

While watching the show, Kwon posted several Instagram Stories showing Dua Lipa on stage. In the first one, Kwon referred to Dua Lipa as “Ratatouille.” In the last one, after referring to her as Dua Lipa in the second, Kwon then wrote, “Stay still, Mapo Tofu. Let oppa take some pictures of you.”

• “So which one is Ratatouille?”
• “Oh, it’s Dua Lipa, I see…”
• “Mapo Tofu!!! Stay still. Let oppa take some pictures of you!!”

When spoken in Korean, Dua Lipa, ratatouille, and mapo tofu all become four-lettered names. Some recognized this as humor, commenting that Kwon might have been attempting what SEVENTEEN S.Coups fans do when teasing the idol, calling him different four-lettered names (S.Coups is also a four-lettered name in Korean).

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Regardless, most became offended by the Stories and called out Kwon’s rudeness toward the pop star.

• “The whole oppa comment is the worst part.”
• “F*cking rude… Who does he think he is?”
• “I loved her concert so much, so this pisses me off even more. How dare he?”
• “The kind of person he is…”
• “How rude.”

• “Oppa, my a*s. Makes me want to puke. Disgusting”
• “Ew.”
• “…”
• “Was he trying to use the S.Coups nickname thing? It backfired…”
• “Ugh.”

Kwon has not responded to the criticism growing online.