Kim Hee-Chul of Super Junior It is once again facing a repercussions for his observations, this time above a Sexually suggestive question Directed to the guest Weigh it like In the variety show of JTBC Get to know Bros.
In the broadcast of April 12, Kim asked Kwon, “What part of you are you safer?” to which you replied, “My face.” However, Kim ignored his answer and repeated the same question, with his tone and expression that seem to push a different answer, one that many spectators have interpreted like him who fishing an answer relating to her body.
The moment quickly aroused the criticisms online. The spectators commented, “Why did he need to keep asking him?” AND “These types of jokes about women have to stop.”
Kim Hee-Chul He has long been known for his frank humor and his eccentric person, who helped him become a member of the basic cast of Get to know Bros from its first days. However, over time, the same style has started to attract criticism, especially for the comments received as invasive or inappropriatein particular towards female guests.
One of Kim’s recurring disputes involves his so -called “smoke jokes”, in which he implicated or joked about unrelated female celebrities, such as Jeon Hye-Bin, The generation of girls is sunnyAND Laboum’s Solbinbe smokers. These observations have been seen as Unfounded and inappropriateAbove all because smoking is a personal choice and Kim himself is a smoker.
If criticized, Kim has often rejected the recourse, saying things like “I was targeted by excessively sensitive people” AND “You can’t even make a joke these days” Answers that they only have powered the controversy.
The controversial comic style of Kim Hee-Chul: not the first time?
This is not the first time Kim Hee-Chul’s The observations aroused criticism from Celebrity companions. In a 2017 episode of Tvn Lifebarhe asked the actor Lee si-oon, “Should we change the part you lived with your girlfriend?” The comment left Lee visibly uncomfortable, which cause the actor Namgoong min To intervene and say, “It’s not fun. I think this type of speech should disappear.”
Namgoong min more apologized for having talked in an informal and underlined way, “But I think this type of joke must stop.”
Given Get to know Bros’ Informal format, in which guests and the cast speak freely with random tones and jokes, the border between playful humor and inappropriate conduct can be blurred. However, Changing social standards It means that now entertainers exert greater sensitivity, especially when it comes to jokes that can be interpreted as sexual harassment. Many now believe it is time for Kim Hee-Chul Reflect on its role and adapt its comic style to align with the evolving expectations of both the public sector and radiodefusion.
