Honorary Briton, 'Hope' Rating Clash: "Control Freaks Who Don't Even Know the Meaning of 'Taste'"

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YouTuber Honorary Briton (real name Baek Jin-kyung) shared his thoughts on the controversy surrounding the film 'Hope'.

On the 22nd, via his SNS, Honorary Briton pointed out that "people who insult or attack those who enjoyed 'Hope' by saying it's not fun are people who don't even understand the meaning of the word 'taste,' and have gone beyond being control freaks to suffer from a chronic condition called 'control wall.'"

He added, "It is a widespread modern ailment where one cannot tolerate differing opinions from others, interprets them as criticism, or feels their own views are so extraordinary and special due to an overly inflated ego. You must seek treatment for this."

Continuing, he said, "'Taste' in English is 'taste,' literally meaning palate," and added, "If I dislike budae jjigae (military stew), do I insult those who enjoy it?"

Recently released director Na Hong-jin's new film 'Hope' has sparked diverse opinions among audiences and critics. Earlier, film critic Lee Dong-jin gave the film a 4-star rating with a one-line review: "A bold sprint through a bizarre mess; the entire film is a grand crescendo."

Some audiences reacted to Lee Dong-jin's critique by citing his personal friendship with director Na Hong-jin, leaving excessively malicious comments that drew frowns. Eventually, Lee Dong-jin clarified his stance: "I have no personal relationship with director Na Hong-jin. We met only during official schedules related to 'The Wailing' and 'Hope,' never shared a cup of coffee, and are not even on speaking terms."

In response, Honorary Briton appears to have also addressed those who belittle individual audience preferences and tastes while reacting overly aggressively.

Meanwhile, Honorary Briton has signed an exclusive contract with Media Lab Siso, led by Song Eun-i. He is scheduled to become a father in December.

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