{"id":343737,"date":"2026-03-23T13:33:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/343737\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T13:33:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:33:10","slug":"jun-ji-hyuns-mother-in-law-reveals-shes-a-real-army-sparking-debate-over-bts-english-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/343737\/","title":{"rendered":"Jun Ji-hyun’s mother-in-law reveals she’s a \u2018real’ ARMY, sparking debate over BTS’ English skills"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"BTS<\/p>\n

A candid social media post from fashion designer Lee Jeong-woo \u2014 also known for being actress Jun Ji-hyun\u2019s mother-in-law \u2014 has unexpectedly ignited online buzz over BTS\u2019 English skills, but in a humorous way that showcases her fandom.<\/p>\n

Lee shared on March 21 that she was watching BTS\u2019 comeback live show on Netflix, posting clips of the group performing alongside a blunt remark: \u201cThe leader speaks English, and the others still can\u2019t even after 10 years.\u201d She quickly softened the jab by adding, \u201cBut I love them all,\u201d along with a purple heart emoji and the hashtag \u201cbts,\u201d signaling her identity as a devoted fan.<\/p>\n

\"Designer<\/p>\n

Designer Lee Jeong-woo \/ Captured from TV Chuson<\/p>\n

The post spread rapidly across social media, with fans amused by what many called a \u201creal fan\u2019s honesty\u201d \u2014 a mix of affectionate criticism and unwavering support that resonated with global audiences.<\/p>\n

BTS had just held a large-scale comeback event at Seoul\u2019s Gwanghwamun Square on March 21 to celebrate the release of their fifth full-length album, \u201cARIRANG.\u201d Yet even during the event, language struggles became part of the narrative. <\/p>\n

Member Jimin drew laughter from the crowd when he said, \u201cI prepared something in English \u2014 can I try? It\u2019s just one sentence, but I forgot it, so I was looking at the prompt.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"BTS<\/p>\n

BTS \/ Captured from Weverse live<\/p>\n

The group also addressed the topic during a live broadcast on March 20, the day of the album\u2019s release. In the track \u201cAliens,\u201d a lyric reads, \u201cI\u2019m the only one who can speak English,\u201d referring to leader RM. He acknowledged this dynamic, saying, \u201cThere\u2019s only one person who speaks English, but I\u2019m proud that we\u2019re loved by so many people around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jimin playfully pushed back, saying, \u201cWe\u2019ve been promoting in the U.S. for over 10 years, and still\u2026\u201d before joking, \u201cYou guys are something else.\u201d RM responded with humor, saying, \u201cI want to have back-and-forth conversations too. I\u2019m the only one talking and translating.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lee\u2019s comment, while lighthearted, tapped into a long-running conversation among fans about language barriers in K-pop and how artists navigate global fame. Many online users praised BTS for achieving worldwide success despite limited English fluency among most members, calling it a testament to music\u2019s universal appeal.<\/p>\n

Lee has previously expressed her fandom publicly. In 2024, she shared a photo of member V visiting a Gangwon FC match during his military service, writing, \u201cThat visual is possible even in the military,\u201d drawing attention at the time. Her continued support two years later has only reinforced her status as a \u201ctrue ARMY\u201d among fans.<\/p>\n

This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A candid social media post from fashion designer Lee Jeong-woo \u2014 also known for being actress Jun Ji-hyun\u2019s…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":343738,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[156,157,111,139,69],"class_list":["post-343737","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-music","tag-entertainment","tag-music","tag-new-zealand","tag-newzealand","tag-nz"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/343737","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=343737"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/343737\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/343738"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=343737"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=343737"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=343737"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}