In the wake of the much-publicized altercation involving South Korean football stars Son Heung Min and Lee Kang In, renowned singer J. Lee, also known as Lee Jung, has come forward to vehemently defend the latter against the circulating rumors.
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On February 15, Lee Jung took to Instagram to express his frustration and anger over the misinformation being spread about Lee Kang In in relation to the national team’s table tennis incident.
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Lee Jung’s post featured a screenshot of a fabricated news piece, which falsely quoted Lee Kang In apologizing for his confrontation with Son Heung Min. The content, as highlighted by Lee Jung, originated from a social media channel known for blending humor with current issues, thereby casting doubt on its credibility.
The singer’s comments on the post did not mince words. He criticized the current state of discourse, where rumors are hastily spread without verification.
These days, the world is busy spreading gossip before checking the facts, just like I hoped it wouldn’t. Keep going like this, and everything is going to be ruined.
— Lee Jung on Instagram
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Lee’s strong stance is proof of his anger at the most recent controversy but also of his protective regard for Lee Kang In, whom he has known since the latter’s childhood participation in the KBS soccer entertainment show Shoot for the Stars, where Lee Jung served as a coach.
Lee Kang-in World Cup debut today warms my heart
In 2007 he was on kids soccer TV show Fly Shootdori as a heckin talented 6 y/o baby.
Now he’s Team ROK’s youngest, debuting his way into World Cup stage as he…winks at 형아 peers
How it started: How it’s going: pic.twitter.com/tKNgGWiXDN
— Jeongmin Kim (@jeongminnkim) November 24, 2022
The singer’s fondness for Lee Kang In dates back to those early days, and his recent actions reflect a deep-seated loyalty and a desire to shield the young footballer from the adverse effects of baseless rumors.
As the controversy continues to unfold, Lee Jung’s public message can serve as a beacon of support for Lee Kang In, urging a more cautious and responsible approach to news consumption and sharing. The PSG star has been under immense scrutiny since the news first dropped on February 14 — especially after he publicly apologized through his Instagram.
