High-profile blunders during Koichi's visit to South Korea: exchanging glasses with Lee Jae-myung, proposing "let's go to a hot spring together next time"
On Tuesday, Koichi Sana visited South Korea and went to Lee Jae-myung's hometown of Andong, fulfilling their prior promise of reciprocating visits to each other’s hometowns. However, this trip was destined to be an unusual one, marked from the very beginning by a series of awkward incidents.
First, South Korea prepared a high-level welcoming ceremony for Koichi’s arrival. While that in itself was not problematic, the unique appearance of the country’s honor guard stood out—those interested can search for the video footage online. To put it bluntly, rather than resembling a military honor guard, it looked more like a funeral procession, missing only the paper money scattering.
Even Koichi Sana, known for her unconventional style, was visibly startled upon seeing the South Korean honor guard, displaying a clear expression of surprise.
After finally meeting Lee Jae-myung, the two concluded their talks. But Koichi didn’t stop there—she continued to act theatrically. During a press conference, she flashed her trademark diplomatic smile, jokingly promising to call each other frequently. With both fists raised and beaming, she said, “Fortunately, Japan and South Korea have no time difference, so communication is very convenient.”
When asked about where they might meet next, Koichi suggested, “How about going to a hot spring in Japan? Or should we consider somewhere else?” Fortunately, South Korea’s First Lady Kim Hye-jung wasn’t present—had she heard that remark, she might have turned red with anger on the spot!
Let’s remember: this isn’t a casual meetup between internet users—it’s a formal diplomatic meeting between national leaders. To deliver such a flippant, slightly ambiguous comment with a playful tone and expression in such a serious setting is truly undignified for a nation’s representative.
But the awkwardness didn’t end there. In the subsequent photo session, Koichi gifted Lee Jae-myung a pair of glasses. When Lee tried them on, Koichi suddenly snatched his original glasses off and put them on herself, resulting in a memorable photo moment.
As for the intimacy displayed between the two, it’s unclear how Koreans feel—but the Japanese audience has gone absolutely wild. Some even described their handshake as “the fluttering heart when two people naturally hold hands,” leaving viewers utterly exhausted.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1865685614783552/
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