Korean actress Kim Min Hee and acclaimed director Hong Sang Soo, a couple known for their controversial relationship, have once again captured headlines. 
The pair made a public appearance at the prestigious Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, attending for their latest collaborative project. 
They were seen attending the screening and Q&A session for Hong’s 35th film, *Nowhere To Lay My Eyes*. 
This particular appearance carries significant weight, marking their first public outing together since Kim Min Hee gave birth to their son last April. 
During the festival, Kim Min Hee reportedly expressed her happiness at being able to balance her acting career with motherhood, stating it was a fulfilling experience.
However, news of their appearance and her comments quickly sparked a firestorm among Korean netizens, many of whom remained deeply critical and in shock over her life choices.
Online comments poured in, reflecting the public’s strong sentiments: “She’s become so ordinary…” “She looks like Hong Sang Soo now…” “I wonder what it’s like to be a human with no shame…” “She’s become a shallow woman who continues to stay confident even after throwing away her career to live as a mistress to an old man.” “It’s already been 10 years since they’ve been living like that? And even with a child now…” “I only see her as a mistress now…” The reactions highlight the ongoing societal disapproval surrounding their relationship.
