Chungha and Nam Yu-jung Accused of Ruining a Musical for Other Fans

A post calling out several celebrities for their behavior at a live musical has gone viral, and Chungha and Nam Yu-jung are now the ones in the crosshairs.

The accusations center on a recent performance of Portrait of a Boy, a musical starring singer Yoon Ji-sung. An audience member who claimed to have attended the same show wrote online that they spotted Chungha, Nam Yu-jung (formerly of BBGIRLS), and Cosmic Girls' Yeon-jung in the crowd. According to the post, one of the celebrities repeatedly lit up their phone during the performance to check the time, while another spent stretches of the show with their legs folded up on their seat.

"Even if you're a celebrity, basic manners matter," the writer said. "Take off your hat and don't ruin it for everyone else."

The Korean term for this kind of behavior is gwangkeu (관크), shorthand for audience-critical conduct that disrupts other people's experience. Once the post spread, netizens focused on Chungha and Nam Yu-jung as the two individuals being described.

What's confirmed is that the three celebrities did attend the show. On the 15th, Yoon Ji-sung posted a photo on his personal channel with Chungha, Nam Yu-jung, and Yeon-jung, captioning it: "Thanks for coming to see the show, my princesses."

What isn't confirmed is exactly what happened inside the theater. No video has surfaced, and neither side has made an official statement. The specific accusations against each individual remain unverified.

Still, the post has generated significant backlash online, with many commenters taking the position that celebrity status doesn't come with a pass on audience etiquette.