When Corona hit us in 2020, China and its people were on the brink of jokes. Korean, Chinese, and Japanese actors become a laughing stock for their looks which are considered “feminine.” It is evident in their posts on social media, where people don’t even shy away from speaking whatever comes to their mind, not caring about the consequences. Cyberbullying is one of the most common forms of bullying, as the anonymity that comes with it gives people the courage to yell out their rash opinions. In this article, we talk about the top 10 Korean actresses who have been the targets of social media bullying.
1. Seo Yea-Ji
The 31-year-old actress, Seo Ye Ji, is famous for getting dragged into controversies repeatedly. She is said to control her ex-boyfriend Jung Hyun’s life by demanding that he not indulge in skinship scenes with other actresses and avoid conversations with them. When these allegations became open to the public, her staff members became vocal about Seo Ye Ji hurling abuses at them whenever her demands weren't satisfied. Some of the people from her high school also came out and said that she was a bully in high school. After this, she became a target of cyberbullying, and netizens started to comment hate on her posts, escalating to the point that she was getting death and sexual threats online. Seo Ye Ji has been trying to avoid the spotlight and drama post this incident.
2. Soojin
The 22-year-old K-pop girl group member, Soojin, also became a hot gossip when accusations of her bullying her schoolmates surfaced. Actress Seo Shin-ae, who attended the same middle school, attacked her by exposing that Soojin made remarks about her appearance, calling her unattractive. All this hassle generated a lot of hate for the 22-year-old star, who denied all these rumors. All these allegations have affected her career, which is currently on hold. Since this debacle, she has been getting a lot of hate comments online from Seo Shin-ae’s fans and other people calling her out for her deeds.
3. Kim Sae Ron
Kim Sae Ron is undoubtedly one of the best Korean actresses ever to exist, whose career kick-started when she was just a student. However, her fame came with a toll. In high school, she became the target of her schoolmates, who were bullies and would deliberately ignore her and hurl abuses at her at every chance they got. Fame indeed comes with hate, as even today, she is at the receiving end of sly comments passed on to her by people online, but with time, she has learned to handle it with dignity.
4. Kim Ha Neul
Kim Ha Neul recently opened up about her dreadful experiences during school. She is said to be ignored by her schoolmates and would be alone most of the time. All her past trauma resulted in her having problems socializing, which is why she has problems making friends. Her awkward nature makes her seem rude. Due to this, she gets a lot of hate on social media.
5. Park Bo Young
Park Bo Young is undoubtedly the most adorable woman ever. However, her high school experience wasn’t pleasant. Her classmates would ignore her, and she would spend the majority of her time by herself. She was not bullied for her looks but solely because she had a profession that no one at that time had. As she grew up and became successful, the bullying lessened. However, her posts often receive some hate from people who are not fond of her acting.
6. Park Ha Sun
Park Ha Sun appeared on Golden Bell while she was still in high school. While on the show, she showed off her cute charms, which weren't digested well by her classmates, who made fun of her appearance on the show, constantly mocking her. Even today, her social media gets attacked by haters commenting on her appearances and outfits.
7. IU
IU has been on the brink of cyberbullying many times. Time and again, rumors about her have surfaced, which garnered her a lot of hate comments by netizens. Initially, she ignored them, but netizens often forget where to draw the line. As a result, IU doesn't shy away from taking legal actions towards these netizens for their harsh remarks. She has often stated that she would continue to do so till the day it stops once and for all.
8. Lisa
Popular girl band BlackPink’s member Lisa has been the victim of cyberbullying due to her race. Back in 2019, a Korean fan commented about her appearances, calling her a Russian elf when she had make-up. Various Chinese blinks passed derogatory comments about her appearance using the term “ladyboy,” a term used in Thailand to refer to a Transgender.
9. Jennie
Another Blackpink member, Jennie, has often been dragged into numerous scandals and controversies, garnering a lot of hate online. When information regarding her being a bully in high school came to notice, the netizens did not take the news well, and she became a target of numerous sexual and death threats. Even though these accusations are said to be false, netizens continue to believe that it is accurate and continue to send hate toward her in every way possible.
10. Sulli
The former South Korean singer-actress, Sulli, definitely got the worse of all this negative online criticism. Her death not only exposed the dark side of the industry but also raised concern regarding online hate and how it can affect a person. She was a taboo breaker who was praised by many for being vocal about her thoughts and opinion. However, many were also not appreciative of her boldness. She had learned to ignore the hate she received online but it reached a point where she couldn't take it anymore. At the young age of 25, she ended up taking her life which raised the need for doing something about online cyberbullying.
