Jung So Min Faces Unfair Backlash Over Drama Kiss Scene

Jung So Min’s kiss sparks unfair backlash.
Fans rise to defend her intent and grace.
A reminder that empathy still matters online.

The romantic SBS series Would You Marry Me?, which aired from October 10 to November 15, 2025, stars Choi Woo Shik and Jung So Min as a couple forced into a 90-day fake marriage. The story follows a narcissistic heir from a family of bakers and a designer named Yoo Me Ri, who agree to a contract marriage for the reward of a house, a premise that initially drew widespread excitement. However, the romcom’s growing popularity was suddenly clouded by controversy when, on November 10, 2025, a fan account posted a harsh critique of Jung So Min’s kissing scene. The post accused her of “closing her mouth” to avoid intimacy and called her “the worst actress when it comes to kissing scenes.” It even claimed that if she didn’t want to kiss, she shouldn’t have accepted a romantic role at all.

The post went further, saying Jung So Min “deserved a slap” and promising never to watch her romantic dramas again. The aggression shocked many, especially since Jung So Min is known as a skilled and versatile actress, a graduate of the prestigious Korea National University of Arts. What began as a simple romantic story quickly turned into a heated public debate about the boundaries between criticism and harassment, and the importance of respect when discussing art and performance.

Criticism, Defense, and the Question of Online Ethics

The account’s owner later defended their words, insisting the comments were “harsh but not hateful.” They pointed to other posts on their page praising the drama and claimed they were misunderstood. Still, most netizens strongly disagreed, emphasizing that wishing violence on someone cannot be justified as criticism. Many reminded that intimate scenes are scripted, choreographed, and approved by directors, not freely improvised by actors. Jung So Min, they argued, was simply performing within the professional framework given to her.

“You said your criticism was harsh, but you literally suggested you wanted to slap her; that’s violence.”

“You claim not to hate her, yet you’re the same person bothering her on Instagram.”

“You don’t hate Somin but tell her to quit romantic dramas, who are you, a director or her boyfriend?”

“What you wrote is a hate message. If you don’t like it, just stop watching.”

“So she deserves a slap? ANSWER!”

Other users also questioned the responsibility of the account owner, who has a large following. With such influence, many argued that the account should promote dramas rather than insult actors for attention. Some users accused the owner of running a “hate train” against Jung So Min by reposting the same comments on backup accounts, which turned a single opinion into a public smear campaign.

“They didn’t even notice how the creators gradually deepened and refined the kissing scenes. The fools are blaming the writer’s mind and Jung So Min’s acting.”

“FYI, in a romcom you get sweet love, not lust. For that, go look elsewhere.”

“Criticism? Nonsense! You’ve clearly posted the same thing on your backup account, this is a full-on hate train!”

“I hope So Min stars in ten more romantic dramas just so the haters can cry even harder.”

Many fans also defended Jung So Min by explaining that the early kiss scenes were intentionally awkward to mirror the characters’ emotional distance. As the story developed, the intimacy between the leads became more natural and expressive, showing the writer and director’s careful pacing. Fans praised So Min’s ability to portray emotion subtly and realistically, arguing that such restraint is part of her charm as an actress.

This incident has reignited discussions about ethics and accountability in online communities. Constructive criticism should focus on the art, not personal attacks. The widespread support for Jung So Min proves that audiences still value empathy and professionalism over hostility. Ultimately, her case reminds everyone that while the internet gives everyone a voice, it also demands responsibility.

Source: AsianWiki, en.wikipedia, Kdrama Fanatic account on Instagram