Lee min-hOne of the actors most recognized by Korea, found himself at the center of a growing debate after publishing a photo of his sumptuous birthday gifts June 21st. While it turns 38 years On June 22, the star expressed gratitude to his fans by sharing an image of Massive Bouquets, decorative balloons and luxury gift boxes on social media. However, the answer was far from unanimous.
While many fans celebrated tradition and defended his post as a simple act of appreciation, others have been ready to criticize it as deaf tone AND out of step with the times. Some have questioned the need to show this material support, comment, “At the Lee Min-Ho level, it would not be strange for him politely refuse gifts and simply accept feeling”, AND, “Other stars these days are encouraging donations on gifts, but Lee still behaves how to receive and publish gifts is normal.” Others added, “Considering how serious the environmental crisis is, proudly showing off balloons and floral compositions every year you feel deaf”, “” AND, “It seems that he is silently asking for next year.”
The criticism largely derives from mutter the cultural expectations around Influence of celebrities and social responsibility. More and more stars like G-dragon, Park Bo-GumAND Gong Hyo-Jin They took public positions against material gifts. G-Dragon, for example, marked his birthday with A 81.8 million KRW donation to the United Nations Agency for refugees. Gong Hyo-Jin, who starred with Lee Min-Ho in the drama “When the gossip stars“Once published, “For my next birthday, I will only be happy with your warm wishes”, Express discomfort with the waste of gifts, packaging and cakes not consumed. Actor Park Bo-Gum also praised for declaring, “Thought matters more than the gift”, and educating the offers of fans on social media politely.
On the contrary, the Lee Min-Ho birthday display, with objects often seen as Environmental dangersHe hit a bit like obsolete. Critics have suggested that, as a prominent figure in the Hallyu wave, he could help to move the culture of fans towards Sustainability and philanthropy.
However, not everyone agreed. Many fans have rushed into defense of Lee: “Why is it a problem if fans really want to give?” Others added, “He simply shared their kindness – they are not business of anyone else”, AND, “He hasn’t asked for gifts; he is just sharing joy with his fans.” Supporters argue that it is a tradition between stars and fans, rooted by mutual affection.
However, the recourse highlights a wider conversation on How the love of fans should appear in 2025. As the public becomes more socially aware, there is a growing support for Acts of kindness and culture of donation Above sumptuous consumerism.
