Actor Lee Dong-gun recently opened a cafe in Aewol-eup, Jeju Island, fulfilling a dream he shared on the show ‘My Little Old Boy’ last year. However, a neighboring cafe owner’s over-the-top criticism has ignited a controversy. ๐ฅ
The Neighbor’s Grievances ๐ฃ๏ธ
According to the news, Cafe owner A, who runs a cafe near Lee Dong-gun’s new establishment, expressed her dissatisfaction on social media, complaining about the late-night construction noise and alleged parking issues. ๐ก
“The construction went on until 11 PM, disturbing our sleep and our dog, Jinsun,” she wrote. “It seems they’re using our parking lot. I usually promote other cafes because I’m not attached to my own, but this isn’t a good start.”
Another cafe owner, B, shared the post, adding, “There are residents here. They should have asked for understanding before causing such a disturbance to meet the filming schedule. We protested, but the construction continued until 11 PM.”
Escalating Conflict ๐ฅ
B further claimed that Lee Dong-gun’s cafe was boosting business for nearby establishments, stating, “Actually, Lee Dong-gun’s cafe has revitalized the area, and our parking lot and cafe are doing as well as during peak season.”
However, she added, “It’s not about losing sales. I hate seeing rude people succeed more than making money.” She also posted a photo of her cafe’s full parking lot, implying that customers of Lee Dong-gun’s cafe were using her parking spaces.
The ‘Tiara Cafe’ Idea ๐
The situation escalated when B mentioned Lee Dong-gun’s past relationship with T-ara member Jiyeon. She wrote, “I’m thinking of changing my cafe’s name to ‘Tiara Cafe’ for the ‘fun,’ so people will have to take pictures of our cafe after taking pictures of Lee Dong-gun’s cafe.”
She even created a logo with the word ‘Tiara’ in English and shared it on social media.
Netizen Reactions ๐ฌ
Netizens criticized B’s behavior, with comments like, “Mentioning his ex is crossing the line,” “It’s understandable to be annoyed, but it’s better to stop at one complaint,” and “She could have just written about the damages without adding unnecessary comments.”
Lee Dong-gun’s Cafe Launch ๐
Lee Dong-gun’s cafe had a soft opening on August 14th, with ‘My Little Old Boy’ cast member Lee Sang-min working as a temporary employee. The cafe’s official SNS account stated, “From the first day of the opening, there was a waiting line. We will be waiting here whenever you need a rest.”
This incident highlights the challenges and tensions that can arise when new businesses enter established neighborhoods. ๐๏ธ
From : https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/008/0005181684?sid=102
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