On November 5th, Lee Si-young shared a video on her Instagram, capturing her last moments in the U.S. The video featured her enjoying a dinner with a friend against the backdrop of a stunning sunset over the ocean.
However, netizens' attention was drawn not to the beautiful sunset but to the other diners in the restaurant. Three foreign guests were seated at a table in front of Lee Si-young, and the camera, positioned directly beside their table, filmed them from above for an extended period.
One of the women at the table appeared uncomfortable, covering her chest while eating and occasionally glancing at the camera with sunglasses on. This prompted netizens to comment, "It seems like the other guests are uncomfortable, and the beautiful scenery is overshadowed. I hope she asked for their consent," and "The woman in the white tank top seems really annoyed, adjusting her clothes and looking at the camera. This isn't right," among other criticisms.
Netizens also criticized the behavior of Lee Si-young's son in the restaurant. Jung Yoon was seen wandering around the table instead of sitting down to eat, and only ate when fed by Lee Si-young. An international netizen commented, "Parents should teach their children table manners. The woman at the front table doesn't seem to appreciate the child's dining behavior. She came to the restaurant to have a good time."
Currently seven months pregnant, Lee Si-young has faced backlash during her U.S. trip for repeatedly consuming non-alcoholic beverages, which some netizens found inappropriate. Last October, she also faced criticism for posting a video of herself riding a motorcycle on a bike path with a friend. As she prepares to become a mother of two, there are calls for her to be more considerate of others.
By Da-yeon Jeong, TenAsia Reporter light@tenasia.co.kr