Jeong Dong-won, a 17-year-old prince drunk on ‘adult play’

‘Negative public opinion’ is gathering towards singer Jeong Dong-won. It did not arise from a simple controversy over ‘illegal riding of a motorcycle’. The attitude toward life so far is being criticized. In addition, the blind love of Jeong Dong-won's fandom also served as a reason to deepen the problem.

According to industry sources on the 30th, it was reported that Jeong Dong-won was discussing appearing in 'Earth Exploration Life'. ‘Earth Exploration Life’ is a program produced by PD Seo Hye-jin. Previously, Seo Hye-jin discovered Jeong Dong-won through ‘Mr. Trot 1’. As they had formed a good relationship, Seo Hye-jin once again reached out to Jeong Dong-won.

However, the timing is not good. This is because the news came out about a week after Jeong Dong-won ‘illegally drove a motorcycle.’ At a time when people should be self-reflecting, the news that they are quickly considering appearing in entertainment shows cannot be viewed positively.

Jeong Dong-won was suspected of illegally riding a motorcycle on Seoul's eastern main road at 0:16 a.m. on the 23rd. Jeong Dong-won was caught by the police who responded to the report by driving a motorcycle on an automobile-only road.

According to the Road Traffic Act, drivers of vehicles other than cars or pedestrians must not pass or cross highways, and those who violate this are subject to a fine of up to 300,000 won or detention.

Opinions on the Jeong Dong-won controversy are divided. Jeong Dong-won, who drives a motorcycle without a license but with a legally recognized qualification. A person cannot be personally or socially criticized for entering an automobile-only road by simple mistake.

On the other hand, there are some opinions that 17-year-old Jeong Dong-won's riding a motorcycle cannot be considered normal. Also, I believe that the controversy on the second day after getting my license cannot be viewed positively.

There is no need to judge right or wrong regarding the controversy. This is because both opinions are at an acceptable level. However, there are deep concerns about the possibility that Jeong Dong-won will create a similar controversy again.

Jeong Dong-won received great popularity and attention from a young age. The boy who seemed innocent when he first became known has long since disappeared. Additionally, fans' blind protection and advocacy could not have had only a positive impact on Jeong Dong-won's growth process.

This is a time when the environment is important. The power to judge right and wrong, not recklessness, makes an adult. Jeong Dong-won stands between teenagers and adults. The public has a wide understanding of the noise that arises during the growth process. However, if it continues, it will just become a problem with no answer.

Reporter Junho Yoon, Ten Asia delo410@tenasia.co.kr