“Three people, one coffee” Jeon Won-ju laments money after losing her entire YouTube family… Choi Hwa-jung coolly pays 470,000 won saying, “Noona will treat you.”
As the reason for actress Jeon Won-ju’s YouTube channel suspension continues to be a hot topic, attention is also being drawn to Choi Hwa-jung’s cool gesture of paying for the production staff’s meals.
Previously, the production team of Jeon Won-ju’s YouTube channel, "Jeonwonju-gong," announced last month, "We would like to say goodbye as the production team, which has produced and operated the channel since its inception, will no longer be producing 'Jeonwonju-gong.'" Following the sudden news of the production team’s departure, some speculated about Jeon Won-ju’s health issues; however, her agency released a statement clarifying that the departure was unrelated to her health and that they planned to reorganize and continue the channel.
Subsequently, on the 11th, Jeon Won-ju appeared on Samija’s YouTube channel, "Not Omija, Samija," and personally confessed the background behind the suspension of production for "Jeonwonju_Jeonwonju-gong." Jeon Won-ju stated, "I tried to raise the pay a bit, but they said they would quit, so I told them, 'Let's just keep going.' I intended to quit, but I realized I shouldn't be too picky about this (money) anymore."
Since then, criticism of Jeon Won-ju has begun to pour in online. Of course, there were reactions arguing that it is a legitimate right to personally secure one's own value in a capitalist society; however, she could not avoid criticism pointing out the "penny-wise, pound-foolish" nature of her actions, noting that she had lost the trust of those who had worked hard alongside her due to her greed. In fact, this resulted in a massive exodus of subscribers.
The controversy surrounding Jeon Won-ju, who previously visited a cafe with her daughter-in-law and ordered only one drink for the three of them, has also resurfaced. At the time, the production team apologized for causing discomfort with the content, explaining that Jeon Won-ju shared the cup with her daughter-in-law because she cannot drink a large amount of coffee.
In contrast, Choi Hwa-jung recently paid for the YouTube production team with a "cool" gesture, drawing comparisons to Jeon Won-ju. In a video from last month, Choi Hwa-jung visited a famous Pyongyang cold noodle restaurant and put on a mukbang (eating show). Choi Hwa-jung spared no praise, saying, "If you think of other Pyongyang cold noodles, they are just plain water, but this one is infused with a meaty aroma and is rich."
When it was time to pay, Choi Hwa-jung coolly pulled out her card, saying, "I'll treat you to this." The generous payment, which even covered the production crew's meals, caught attention. The total bill came to 472,000 won.
Meanwhile, Jeon Won-ju is expected to resume her YouTube activities soon. An official from Jeon Won-ju's agency, Sky People Entertainment, revealed on September 14 that Jeon had met with a new YouTube production team, stating, "A contract has not been signed yet." Amid concerns regarding Jeon Won-ju's health, the agency dismissed them, stating, "There is absolutely no problem with her broadcasting activities."