Son Dam Bi sparks etiquette debate over bubble play with daughter

Actress Son Dam Bi has found herself caught in an unexpected public etiquette controversy after sharing peaceful glimpses of her family trip with her daughter.

On the 5th, Son shared updates on her family trip via social media (SNS), posting a video with the short caption, "Haee is an angel."

The released video shows Son, who visited Sokcho in Gangwon Province, spending time with her daughter, Haee, in a space that appears to be an accommodation. The footage captures the affectionate daily life of the mother and daughter, including scenes of them playing with an automatic bubble machine and Haee giving her mother a tight hug.

In the video, Son enjoys the small joys of parenting while interacting with her daughter with a bright smile. Many fans responded with support, leaving comments such as, "Just watching this makes me smile," "Haee has grown so much," and "It's wonderful to see such a happy family."

However, as the video spread, some netizens began to focus on the location rather than the play itself.

The core of the controversy lies in the fact that the space where the bubble play took place appears to be a common living room or a shared area of an accommodation rather than a private residence. These critics suggested that, due to the nature of bubble solution, residue left on the floor could cause slipping accidents or stickiness, expressing disappointment regarding etiquette when using shared facilities.

On online communities and social media, criticisms followed, such as, "Bubble liquid can make the floor slippery," "If it was a space used by other guests, she should have been more careful," and "She should have considered the cleaning burden on the facility management staff."

On the other hand, many opinions argued that such criticism is excessive.

Some netizens countered, saying, "It is difficult to conclude whether the space is a public facility or a private room based solely on the video," "It seems like an excessive interpretation of a brief moment of playing with a child," and "It is unreasonable to frame this as a lack of consideration when the exact facts have not been confirmed."

Other users commented, "This is a common occurrence during the process of parenting," and "Judging public etiquette based on a short video is a reflection of the excessive online verification culture."

This debate is drawing attention as it reveals various issues, including parenting in public spaces, consideration for others, and the way online public opinion is formed around daily life shared on social media.

Recently, there has been an increasing number of cases where celebrities' daily content goes beyond simple updates and receives various evaluations based on social standards such as public order, safety awareness, and civic consciousness. Analysts suggest that even when it is difficult to judge the entire situation from short videos or photos, various interpretations spread rapidly online, leading to repeated controversies.

However, since it remains unclear from the released video whether the filming location was a common area or a private room within the accommodation, some argue that a cautious approach is needed regarding criticisms predicated on the nature of the space.

Ultimately, while Son Dam Bi's family trip video was intended to share warm moments of parenting, it has resulted in an online debate as different perspectives on public etiquette clash.

Son married former national speed skater Lee Kyou Hyuk in 2022 and subsequently gave birth to her daughter, Haee. She currently continues to communicate with fans by steadily sharing her daily life of parenting through social media alongside her broadcasting activities.