Juky San poses in a bikini while bathing in the Fairy Well.
On March 30, Juky San found herself at the center of a social media controversy after photos of her at Tien Gia Lai Well were posted. In these pictures, she was seen in a bikini, immersed in the water of the well, striking suggestive poses. The singer immediately faced a wave of criticism from internet users.
In response to the controversy, Juky San officially addressed the photos. She admitted to not researching the local beliefs and culture and therefore naively thought it was just a natural landscape.
Furthermore, when the Juky San group visited the site and took photos, there were no signs or warnings about its sacred nature.
The singer apologized for her lack of vigilance and not conducting prior research on the cultural and historical heritage of the visited place. She considered this incident as a valuable lesson on the importance of caution and discretion.
“Once again, I offer my humble apologies and hope to receive forgiveness from the public and the local community,” said Juky San.
Hiep Ga takes inappropriate photos at the Heroic Martyrs Monument.
In April 2013, comedian Hiep Ga shared several photos of himself in shorts and a t-shirt, swinging and doing splits at a historic monument.
The actor captioned the photo with “10 Dong Loc girls beating me.” However, Hiep Ga did not commit this offensive act at the Dong Loc Girls Monument, as he mistakenly thought, but at the Soviet Monument of Nghe Tinh, at the Nghen intersection, in the Ha Tinh province. This monument holds historical significance, as it preserves the traces of the 1930-1931 period.
The incident sparked public outrage, leading the performing arts department to intervene. They declared it as disrespectful behavior towards history and “unacceptable.”
Hiep Ga claimed that his actions were akin to touching a statue, and therefore nothing serious. However, the majority did not accept his explanation.
Thuy Tien creates a sensual and provocative music video in a museum.
In 2011, singer Thuy Tien released the music video for “Em da quen” (I have forgotten you), filmed at the Fine Arts Museum in Ho Chi Minh City. In a sequence, the singer, born in 1985, wore a low-cut bustier dress and contorted between two statues.
These two statues hold historical importance; one depicts the relationship between soldiers and civilians, while the other symbolizes unity in the struggle.
Thuy Tien’s inappropriate actions and words in a cultural place like a museum are considered unacceptable.
Thuy Tien promptly apologized, hoping for public understanding as these lapses were unintentional and she would learn from this experience in the future.
“Everyone makes mistakes in life, and what happened in the video was an unintentional oversight. I will learn from this experience, and I hope you understand,” Thuy Tien stated.
Chi Pu sits on the Buddha statue and kisses it.
In 2018, a series of photos of Chi Pu, including one of her kissing someone and sitting on a Buddha statue, went viral. These photos were taken when the singer was only 12 years old, during a family trip.
Netizens engaged in heated discussions, expressing diverse opinions. Some criticized Chi Pu’s behavior as inappropriate and impulsive. Others showed understanding, arguing that the singer was young at the time of the photo shoot and unaware of the consequences of her actions.
Chi Pu herself admitted that this impulsive act from her childhood had impacted her. She sees it as a warning and strives to improve herself every day.
Conclusion
Building a good reputation and a positive image is not easy for an artist. Sometimes, a few clumsy or misplaced acts are enough to lose public favor.
As cultural figures, artists must be more aware than anyone of their conduct and behavior, both professionally and in their personal lives.
It is time for artists, competent authorities (through regulations and sanctions), and the public to take swift and serious corrective measures to create a healthy and civilized artistic environment.
Khoi Nguyen
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Source: Vietnamnet
