Beijing time on February 13 news, South Korean media "NEWS1" reported that because of the action of wiping the podium, South Korean celebrity Che Minkui made many Chinese viewers feel dissatisfied. Now, Che Minkui stood up and explained, saying that he was very grateful and cherished being able to stand on the podium, he was touching the podium, there was no provocation or protest.
In the men's 500m final of speed skating, Che Minkui lost to China's Gao Tingyu, losing only 0.07 seconds. At the post-race award ceremony, Che Minkui, as a silver medalist, took the stage first, but he wiped the podium and then stood up. This move was seen by Chinese audiences, causing dissatisfaction. Subsequently, Gao Tingyu jumped on the podium domineeringly!
On domestic social media, Che Minkui became a popular figure and was also scolded very badly. Domestic netizens believe that the Korean players are provoking and protesting, and this kind of behavior lacks respect!
At first, the Korean media was ignorant, and they thought that Che Minkui's actions had no other meaning. Even, the Korean media once did not understand what Che Minkui meant by this.
Now, the storm is getting bigger and bigger, and the South Korean delegation and Che Minkui urgently communicate to learn about the situation from the latter. Che Minkui finally responded, "I managed to get the medal, so I am very grateful and cherished to be able to stand on the podium, so I am touching the podium, there is no other meaning." ”
The Korea Sports Association also stressed that "Cha Minkui's behavior has nothing to do with the protests, and he is not dissatisfied with the penalty!" "The Korean media also supported Che Minkui," Che Minkui's action should have won the applause of the Chinese audience, but the Chinese audience misunderstood, which is really very regrettable." ”
If Che Minkui is really as he said, then Chinese netizens have really wronged him. Many things, we should look at more objectively, we can't be biased because Cha Minkui is Korean. Possibly, what we sometimes think, is not necessarily accurate.
Of course, Che Minkui's action of making such a move was originally controversial, and everyone could interpret it. Therefore, Che Minkui should pay attention to his own movements.