Why South Korean society is so unforgiving to celebrities

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They compare themselves with celebrities, and “this puts celebrities at the centre of respect but, ironically, also arouses a sense of jealousy and hatred towards them for having what they don’t have”.

Public figures who err are not just criticised – they are erased.

there is an unspoken “social contract” that Koreans hold over celebrities based on moral standards.

there is a fundamental difference between ensuring someone faces consequences and tormenting them perpetually for one mistake. “Every individual deserves an opportunity for redemption, but South Korean society often refuses to grant this to those who have fallen from grace. Instead, it continuously reinforces their transgressions, making it nearly impossible for them to move forward

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