Lee Ga Eun's Acting Debut in the Film 'MOTELIER', Many Korean Netizens Disappointed

Kapanlagi.com - After PRODUCE 48 ended, Lee Ga Eun has decided to move to a new agency. Previously, it was revealed who the victims of PRODUCE voice manipulation were, and Lee Ga Eun's agency released a statement that she would prepare for her acting debut.

Lee Ga Eun will appear in a film titled MOTELIER. Unfortunately, Korean netizens expressed disappointment with her choice. This is because the word 'motel' is considered to have a negative connotation in the Land of Ginseng.

1. Considered Negative

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According to Korean netizens, the film's title is a parody of the word 'hotelier', which is usually used to refer to someone who manages a hotel. Motels in Korea have a bad reputation because they are considered a cheap option for people looking for a place to have sex.

As reported by Koreaboo, motels in Korea cost around 30 USD, equivalent to Rp 400,000 for a few hours or 50 USD, equivalent to Rp 700,000 for an overnight stay. However, motels are usually modern and well-decorated.

2. Lee Ga Eun's Role

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Lee Ga Eun plays Da Hee, a motel manager. MOTELIER tells the story of 5 visitors staying in a motel with different purposes.

Korean netizens expressed disappointment with Lee Ga Eun's first film, which leans towards adult content. Although it is mentioned that there are no adult scenes in this film, netizens still criticize it. However, some netizens still show support.

This film was released on December 3, 2020, on VOD.

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