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Lee Mijoo has been swept up in a controversy for causing a nuisance after grilling 'two pieces' of pork belly on her apartment balcony.
On the 15th, Lee Mijoo posted a photo on her social media with the caption, "Title: On the balcony." The image unexpectedly sparked a heated debate with opinions sharply divided.
The photo Lee Mijoo posted showed her grilling pork belly. As the title suggested, she was grilling meat on a portable burner set up on her balcony. On the grill, there were two pieces of pork belly along with mushrooms and garlic. When her shoes ended up in the shot, she covered them with the word "Sorry."
After the photo was released, people reacted to her surprisingly small portion size. Her acquaintances and family joked about her grilling only two pieces of pork belly, saying, "There won't even be any grease coming out." In response, Lee Mijoo replied, "I grill them little by little so they don't burn," adding, "I chose the balcony because of the smell."
However, an unexpected issue arose. Some pointed out that grilling meat on the balcony to avoid the smell could causes harm to neighbors.
Some netizens criticized her actions, saying, "Doing this on the balcony of a shared apartment building is a nuisance to neighbors," and "If you don't want your house to smell, go to a restaurant." They argued that grilling meat on the balcony to keep her own home from smelling is a selfish acts that harms neighbors.
On the other hand, some felt the criticism was excessive. They argued that many people grill meat on their balconies, saying, "People are reacting more sensitively because she's a celebrity." As the photo draws more attention, various opinions on daily etiquette continue to be shared.
Lee Mijoo has not released any specific statement on the matter.
Meanwhile, Lee Mijoo debuted in 2014 as a member of Lovelyz. The team disbanded in 2021 when their contracts with the agency expired. Since then, she has been active as a soloist, starring on tvN's 'Sixth Sense' and MBC's 'Hangout with Yoo,' becoming part of Yoo Jaeseok's circle. Recently, she joined tvN's 'Naked History' and continues to communicate with fans through Youtube and social media.
