From airport seats to apartment noise: Why Korean celebrities keep apologizing

“From airport etiquette to apartment noise complaints, a series of recent celebrity controversies in South Korea is drawing attention not only for the incidents themselves, but also for how quickly public backlash can escalate over seemingly everyday behavior. In a country where apartment living, shared public spaces and online scrutiny are deeply intertwined, even minor actions by celebrities can spark viral criticism and public apologies. Actress Min Do-hee recently revisited a controversy that erupted last year after she uploaded a photo showing herself resting her feet — while still wearing shoes — on airport seats. Speaking on her YouTube channel "Mini Dohee" on Tuesday, Min addressed the issue directly after the topic resurfaced during filming. "I’m sorry," she said immediately when the controversy was mentioned. Min said the behavior stemmed from a personal habit, explaining that because of her short height and legs, she often sits cross-legged or pulls her feet up onto chairs. However, she acknowledged that the criticism became a turning point. "After that incident, I definite

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