Jang Su-won, member of the group Sechskies, has become a subject of public debate after his approach to parenting came under scrutiny five years into his marriage.

Recently, a short video was posted on the YouTube channel ‘Jang Su-won Haeyo’, featuring the family’s trip to Bali. The footage showed Jang Su-won and his two-year-old daughter together at a swimming pool, going down a waterslide. During the ride, a brief lapse in judgment appeared to result in the child slipping into the water, prompting her to burst into tears out of fright.

Jang Su-won instantly lifted his daughter from the water and tried to calm her, quickly resolving the scare.

However, as the video continued, his wife Ji Sang-eun could be seen both reproaching her husband and bowing her head while covering her face with a towel. This led to mixed reactions from viewers, some questioning, “Why is the mother crying?” or suggesting, “That response seems excessive for the situation at hand,” or even asserting, “The real issue appears to be with the mother.” Others commented, “It looks like they’re raising the child too sensitively,” or, “Parental overconcern might have an impact on the child’s emotions.” The comments section quickly became a battleground for differing opinions on the family’s parenting style.

As the controversy grew, the video’s producers stepped in to clarify the situation with a statement in the comments section.

The ‘Jang Su-won Haeyo’ production team admitted, “Our response was somewhat delayed due to the unexpectedly high level of public interest.” They clarified, “The mother’s reaction, as seen in the video, was not a genuine episode of crying, and the atmosphere at the scene wasn’t as serious as it appeared.” They added, “From the production team’s perspective on set, the incident was much lighter, but the editing process unintentionally made the situation seem more grave. We acknowledge our responsibility for any misunderstandings this caused, and we promise to exercise greater caution in future edits.”

Producers further appealed to the audience to refrain from making unfounded accusations based solely on a short clip, stating, “Jang Su-won’s family is an ordinary, loving household. We ask that indiscriminate criticism be avoided.” They also added, “We appreciate continued warm support as we share more of the family’s daily life moving forward.”

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

Photo=Jang Su-won’s personal account