Lee Su-ji, once beloved for her satire, now faces criticism [★FOCUS]

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Comedian Lee Su-ji has long gained public sympathy through reality-based satire, but this time she finds herself at the center of controversy over the same type of satirical content.

On the 14th, Lee drew widespread attention with her YouTube channel 'Hot Issue Ji' video titled 'Civil Servant Kim Ji-young's Fight to Protect Her Iron Rice Bowl.'

In the video, Lee portrayed a rookie civil servant named 'Kim Ji-young,' humorously depicting the realistic struggles faced by civil servants in handling public complaints and other duties.

However, controversy erupted when the video included audio of protesters chanting for a re-election.

In fact, protests over a shortage of voting ballots in local elections have been ongoing in South Korea for more than a month.

Some viewers raised concerns that the scene might be portraying re-election protests as malicious complaints.

As the controversy continued, the production team removed the scene and issued an apology. The team explained, "There was no intention to convey any specific issue or political stance," and added, "This has nothing to do with the personal political leanings of the cast members."

Despite the production team's explanation, the controversy has not subsided easily. Lee's SNS accounts and YouTube video comments are flooded with criticism and malicious comments.

Lee Su-ji has long been loved for her sharp satire that pointedly critiques real-life figures and social phenomena.

Previously, Lee transformed into a kindergarten teacher and presented the excessive demands of some parents and the hardships teachers face in a fake documentary format, garnering significant public sympathy.

In addition, in content addressing the frenzy over children's education, she introduced characters named 'Daechi-dong Mom' and 'Dochi Mom,' satirizing private tutoring culture and parental behavior. Her acting, which seemed to closely observe reality, along with detailed character portrayals, drew reactions such as "This feels like someone who could actually be around us." Furthermore, through the character of home tool influencer 'Shublly Mom,' she parodied excessive advertising and influencer culture, delivering laughter.

As such, Lee's strength lay in her ability to capture everyday people we commonly encounter and turn them into humor through reality-based satire.

However, this civil servant parody left a sense of regret compared to her previous content. While she had previously received praise for sharply capturing realistic aspects of daily life and "pointing out frustrating issues on behalf of others," this time it became entangled with sensitive social issues, leading to interpretations that diverged from her intentions.

Lee's sharp observational skills, once her greatest strength, have now become a focal point of controversy. The 're-election controversy' serves as an example showing that even reality-based satire, Lee's signature style, can spark debate depending on the subject matter. Attention now turns to how Lee will continue to blend humor and messages in the future.

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