The global media and global fans' reaction to actress Jung Ho Yeon is hot.

While the Netflix series 'Squid Game', which was released on September 17, is getting a hot reaction day by day, the reaction of foreign media to Jeong Ho-yeon, who has emerged as a global trend, is also receiving favorable reviews.

According to Netflix, Netflix CEO and Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos of 'Squid Game', "It has the potential to be the biggest of all Netflix shows to date." In 'Squid Game', which caused a global syndrome to the point where it was the first Korean series to top Netflix in the United States and topped the list in 39 countries including England, France, Germany, etc.

Jung Ho Yeon Instagram followers is also increasing in numbers, which was 400,000 before the release of 'Squid Game', and surged more than 15 times at once, exceeding 6.6 million (as of the morning of September 29). It catches the attention of the fans and creates a reverse run.

In particular, the US Vogue YouTube channel, which has 10.4 million subscribers, added 'Squid Game' to the title of the video released 4 years ago, making the influence of Jeong Ho-yeon feel real. In response, the subscribers are also actively responding to the movement of American Vogue by saying, "Please invite her again."

Interest and favorable reviews for Jeong Ho-yeon can be confirmed through media all over the world. America's Marie Claire magazine cheered, saying, "Jung Ho Yeon's intense and captivating acting made her the star of this show, and I have no doubt that she will revolutionize the Korean entertainment industry."

In addition to this, she has captivated viewers with her excellent acting ability that perfectly depicts dawn” (allkpop, USA), “The most amazing and charming acting” (COSMOPOLITAN, Philippines), “Every scene was captivating” (COSMOPOLITAN, Philippines), etc. is expressing interest in Jeong Ho-yeon.

In this way, Jung Ho Yeon successfully opened the first door to announce her progress as an actress, drawing admiration and favorable reviews from domestic and foreign media.

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A recent KBS drama shoot starring Girls' Generation's Seohyun and 2PM's Taecyeon has sparked controversy after accusations of damaging a UNESCO World Heritage site.

On January 2, architect Min Seo Hong took to Facebook to criticize the production of the upcoming drama I Took the Male Lead's First Night, which used Byeongsan Seowon, a historic Korean Confucian academy, as a filming location.

His post, titled "An Account of What I Witnessed at Byeongsan Seowon," detailed shocking allegations about the crew's actions.

Min shared that he visited Byeongsan Seowon on December 30, only to find the site bustling with drama staff.

"As I approached, I saw crew members moving around. At first, I didn’t realize it was a filming set, but when I entered the seowon, I felt uneasy knowing this historic site was being used this way," he wrote.

What he saw inside was alarming. According to Min, props were scattered throughout the seowon, and staff were hammering nails into wooden pillars to hang lights.

When he confronted them, they reportedly dismissed his concerns, saying, "We already have permission from Andong City. If you’re curious, contact them."

Determined to take action, Min contacted Andong City’s Cultural Heritage Department. A city official admitted they had approved the filming but appeared unaware of the damage being done.

"When I asked if they knew about the nails in the wooden pillars, they seemed flustered and promised to order their removal immediately," Min shared.

Experts later informed Min that incidents like this aren’t uncommon, with some modern heritage sites even being dismantled for filming. "People might think hammering nails is minor, but in traditional Korean houses, it’s a big deal to even drive in one nail. For cultural heritage, this should never happen," he said.

Min’s biggest concern is the decision to allow such a valuable site, designated as Historic Site No. 260 and a UNESCO World Heritage site, to be used for filming at all. "This was a KBS drama production, and it’s deplorable that they showed such little care for cultural heritage," he added.

The drama, I Took the Male Lead's First Night, is already drawing backlash before its release, with many netizens expressing anger over the alleged damage to the historic site. Comments online include:

"Why are cultural heritage sites being used as filming locations in the first place?"

"If this is true, KBS owes an apology not just to viewers but to the nation."

"Respect for cultural heritage should come before making a drama."

Neither KBS nor the drama's production team has released an official statement regarding the allegations.

However, the issue has sparked heated debate, with many calling for stricter regulations on the use of heritage sites for filming.

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