A recent list of birthday gifts provided a Ive The member Jang Wonyung has rekindled a heated debate within the K-pop community for the practice of fans’ gifts.
For his birthday on August 31, the Chinese base of Jang Wonyung has publicly shared a list of their gifts. The list included a wide range of high -end items, from luxury bags, clothing and accessories to expensive electronics such as cameras and game consoles. The total value of these gifts is said to be about 500 million Koreans, or about $ 375,000.
The revelation of this sumptuous list became a hot topic, attracting both criticism and support from Netizen. While some comments have expressed disapproval with feelings such as, “Are they still accepting these expensive gifts?” AND “The agency should prohibit it”, Others defended fans, claiming that gifts were a real expression of affection.
The tradition of fans who give gifts to idols has a long history, but its nature has evolved over the years. In the past, it was common that the “gift lists” were publicly shared. However, in recent years, an increasing number of celebrities and their agencies have discouraged the practice of making expensive gifts, often asking fans to give instead in charity or to send only letters.
Actors like Lee minho AND Kim Woobin They also dealt with similar debates after publicly showing their birthday gifts. The problem highlights a growing division between fans who wish to express their support through the great gestures and an audience that questioned the adequacy of this culture.
