According to Xportsnews, Korean YouTuber Song Ji A, also known by her stage name Freezia - famous from the dating reality show "Single Hell 2" - is becoming the focus of online criticism after saying that she does not like a boyfriend using a Samsung Galaxy phone.
The controversy originated from a new vlog posted on the YouTube channel "The Freezia". In the video, Song Ji A chats with an acquaintance while doing her nails and the conversation turns to a hobby of smartphones.
After hearing that her acquaintance's boyfriend is using a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold, Song Ji A frankly expressed: "Honestly, if my boyfriend used a Galaxy phone, I don't think I would like it.
When asked the reason, she explained: "My parents also use Galaxy. But my parents and boyfriend are different, right? Imagine he uses that phone to take pictures for me and it's already annoying.
Song Ji A also said that she has never touched a Galaxy phone.
She added: "I only feel okay with my parents when they use Galaxy... Although when the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip was just launched, I really wanted to buy one. It's really beautiful and reminds me of the old folding phones." However, Song Ji A still finds the iPhone easier to use.
After the vlog was posted, Song Ji A's statements quickly spread online, leading to a wave of criticism from the audience.
Many comments said that her statement disrespected Galaxy users: "It sounds like she is judging people through the phone they use", "It feels like she is disregarding Galaxy users", "Even if it's a personal hobby, the way she speaks is quite rude"...
Some people also advise influencers (people with influence online) with large followers to be more careful when expressing personal opinions.
However, not everyone agreed with the wave of criticism. Some viewers said that this reaction was exaggerated, and Song Ji A simply expressed her personal preferences in a everyday vlog.
Song Ji A is globally famous for participating in Netflix's dating program "Single's Inferno" season 2. Her luxurious, confident image and luxurious lifestyle have attracted a lot of attention, making her the most discussed contestant of all seasons to date.
Since then, Song Ji A has built a large number of followers as a creator of beauty and lifestyle content on YouTube and Instagram.
Song Ji A once owned a YouTube channel with more than 2 million subscribers named "Freezia". But after the scandal of being discovered using fake branded goods in 2022, Song Ji A had to publicly apologize and "hide" for a while.
Later, she created a new YouTube channel "The Freezia" and currently has about 760,000 subscribers. Song Ji A's Instagram account also has 4.6 million followers.
