K-Pop Song Writer’s “Rude Interview” With ALLDAY PROJECT Sparks Heated Backlash

Many found her rude and overbearing.

Lyricist Kim Eana’s recent interview with rookie co-ed idol group ALL DAY PROJECT is continuing to stir heated discussion online, with netizens criticizing her “hostile” and “condescending” tone throughout the broadcast.

On the July 16 episode of MBC FM4U’s Starry Night, Kim Eana made several remarks that many felt were unnecessarily pointed or dismissive toward the group. Viewers particularly took issue with her comments toward member Annie, where she speculated that Annie had the shortest trainee period—an assumption widely interpreted as referencing her chaebol background. Annie, the daughter of Shinsegae Group chairwoman Chung Yoo Kyung, has been dubbed a “chaebol idol” since debut.

She had also made comments towards Tarzzan following his self-introduction as the group’s “troublemaker.” Kim Eana joked that he could not call himself one as he has yet to cause any commotion.

Online forums and comment sections have since flooded with reactions. Many took issue with her questioning of co-ed groups in general.

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• I listened to the show, and she really just went around saying anything and everything without sincerity. If she doesn’t know about the group, she should stick to asking questions.
• Can’t believe she’s still hosting the show after that.
• I really hate her. I think she truly doesn’t know how stuck up she is.
• Just by reading the article, she sounds so rude.
• She’s literally an old bat who has taken on the mindsets that misogynistic men have. She wants to pretend she’s well-educated and a good person, but she can’t hide how cheap she is.

The overall consensus from the public leans critical, with many calling for more respectful treatment of rookie artists on broadcast platforms. As the backlash continues, eyes are now on Kim Eana and MBC to see whether a response or clarification will be issued.