Choi Jun-hee, 'Starbucks Check-in' Sparks Anger Again: "No Need for Support or Mockery.. What Am I Supposed to Do?" [Star Issue]

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Choi Jun-hee, daughter of the late actress Choi Jin-sil, once again shared her thoughts regarding the 'Starbucks check-in photo' controversy.

On the 29th, Choi Jun-hee stated, "While on my honeymoon in the U.S., a single photo from my daily life suddenly became a check-in photo, turning into a 'my way' controversy, and I was treated as if I had sent a signal." She added, "I never said I supported anyone, never mocked the controversy, and simply drank coffee in the U.S."

She continued, "So what exactly am I supposed to do?" expressing regret over the various reports directed at her.

Earlier, on the 27th, Choi Jun-hee drew attention by posting a Starbucks check-in photo on her SNS.

This occurred as Starbucks Korea faced fierce criticism for mocking victims of the the 18th Democratic Uprising, causing the controversy to spread. The issue has been ongoing daily, with Shinsegae Group Chairman Jung Yong-jin issuing a public apology on the 26th. Amid this, some far-right celebrities participated in the Starbucks check-in relay and faced heavy backlash. Given that Choi Jun-hee stated in May last year, "I want to live in a country without leftists," suspicions arose that she too joined the check-in relay.

However, Choi Jun-hee dismissed these claims, saying, "What exactly was I checking in? We went to Universal Studios in Los Angeles during our honeymoon. The only decent cafe was Starbucks. Anyone who knows my style knows I didn't dress up that day. Since we spent a lot of money to visit the amusement park, I just wanted to take a photo, so I briefly covered my face with the cup."

She further expressed her frustration: "There are Starbucks everywhere in the U.S. Why am I being scolded for drinking and taking a photo? Stop these crazy people. Why would I feel any lingering resentment from that incident and choose to check in? There was just a Starbucks at Universal, and I bought it. My followers know, but my styling today was almost bare-faced, at a level of just two steps of makeup. I just wanted to cover my face with the cup. I am truly, truly sorry, but between working and spending my honeymoon, I have no time to dwell on this Starbucks incident. And since we are in the U.S., people can buy and drink coffee or not. Why do they publish such inflammatory articles? Ugh, I'm so tired."

Choi Jun-hee married a non-celebrity man who is 11 years her senior at a hotel in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on the 16th.

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