Singer An Ye-eun clarified rumors about her nationality by saying, “I am Korean.”
On the 16th, An Ye-eun posted several photos on her Instagram, saying, “It’s late feedback because I kept seeing nonsensical comments and thought ‘Do I really have to respond?’ but after seeing more comments this morning, I thought ‘I must do something.’”
The released photos contained malicious comments. A hatemonger commented, “I’m curious about An Ye-eun’s identity, who seems to love Japan. I searched and found no elementary or middle school graduation records. Are you really Korean?” and baselessly criticized her.
An Ye-eun said, “I saw comments mentioning the death of a friend amid malicious comments,” and added, “I was so angry and thought ‘This is really not right,’ so I compiled the comments and posted them on Instagram.”
She said, “It seems people think I’m Japanese. I don’t know how to prove it, but I am Korean,” and explained, “I do like Japanese music and manga, but I am aware of Korea’s spirit, sorrow, and history that should not be forgotten.”
An Ye-eun revealed, “I found out why there’s an obsession with native collaborators. I assume that the incredible anger from the hatemongers stems from an online rumor about ‘Sungheung An clan’s native collaborator theory.’”
She continued, “If your anger doesn’t subside, I recommend shouting ‘Korea’s independence’ while listening to ‘Song of Cell No. 8.’ The lyrics of the song were discovered, which independence activists actually sang in prison, and Korean An Ye-eun composed and sang it.”
Along with this, An Ye-eun also released photos from her childhood, wearing traditional Korean clothing and a 2002 World Cup cheering T-shirt.
She indicated legal action by saying, “My agency has been quick to move, gathering evidence in advance.”
An Ye-eun debuted through the SBS audition program ‘K-pop Star Season 5’ in 2016 and has released popular songs such as ‘Hongyeon,’ ‘Octopus Dream,’ ‘Nangsohwa,’ and ‘Chang-gwi.’