Korean Olympian Slammed For Liking And Following A “Problematic” Streamer-Turned-Idol

“Men hold the power in our country.”

Korean Olympian Kim Je Deok is being slammed for liking and following a streamer-turned-idol who is deemed “problematic.”

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Kim Je Deok | @kim_je_deok_0412/Instagram

The athlete recently competed as part of the South Korean archery team at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

 

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Kim Je Deok is currently receiving criticism after liking and following posts from controversial streamer turned idol QWER‘s Chodan.

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In articles, there was proof of the athlete liking past photos from the idol.

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QWER is a group made of online female influencers, and while they have gained popularity, they have also come under a lot of criticism. Along with her “racy” photos and past, the reason Kim Je Deok has gained criticism for liking Chodan’s photos is because of past anti-feminist remarks.

During a broadcast, Chodan was seen referring to feminists as “crazy b*tches.”

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An article shared that after photos were posted, many tried to defend the athlete, saying it was his personal life.

When a post about the issue was posted on theqoo, it quickly attracted a lot of attention and opinions from netizens. Although some seemingly saw no issue, others hit back at the fact that female athletes get more criticism for doing less, pointing out that it seemingly showcases double standards when it comes to gender.

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  • “I feel like, at least in Korea, I should just treat men’s problems as their own, whether they get criticized or not. They might feel wronged, but as a woman, I don’t feel the need to deeply empathize or defend them. Haha, live your life as you see fit.”
  • “Men hold the power in our country.”
  • “Korean men really have it easy in life.”
  • “Oh dear… That’s pathetic.”
  • “Just an average Korean man, haha. South Korea really loves its men. It’s a country of male fans. There is another female athlete who is still being criticized to this day, but look at the difference in treatment.”
  • “I listen to her group’s song, but was she originally doing adult streaming? Not just a regular streamer, but actual adult content? If so, I’ll remove it from the playlist.”
  • “Remember that one of our female athletes has been criticized for years without doing anything wrong.”
  • “Korean men.”
  • “I don’t think hateful comments can ever be justified, no matter who they’re aimed at. But it’s impossible not to feel disgusted by the social atmosphere when you compare it to the treatment of that other female athlete.”
  • “I can’t support this.”

The members of QWER have been known for their controversial remarks, and you can read more below.

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Source: theqoo and Chosun
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