The controversy began online on January 26, 2026, when Korean news outlets reported that Go Hyun Jung had posted a video of Davichi's performance on her social media account. The video features the two artists making a dramatic entrance, riding a moon-shaped prop to the center of the stage to perform "Don't Say Goodbye."
According to Koreaboo, the article condemned the actress for breaking the rules of no filming during the concert. Photography and video recording were banned during the main performance, with the only exception allowed during the encore. The rule was repeatedly announced by the staff to the audience.
In reaction to the news, netizens on theqoo were quick to defend Go Hyun Jung. One netizen wrote, "Did she like bring in a huge DSLR camera or something? Enough with the forced hate. Making a mountain out of a molehill FFS. It was just a phone camera at a concert. It's literally nothing..."
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Another netizen added, "Huge DSLRs also get used, let alone a phone camera LOL." The netizen's comments reflected that although filming was banned at some points during the concert, using a phone camera is common practice in most concert venues.
Koreaboo further noted that the criticism sparked a broader discussion about the expectations placed on celebrities attending public events. Many argued that Go Hyun Jung's behavior was minor and did not warrant the intense media scrutiny.
Fans of the actress highlighted her long-standing reputation for professionalism and expressed frustration at the "forced hate" propagated by the article. On social media, supporters defended her right to capture a personal memory of the performance without facing disproportionate backlash.
The incident underscores the sometimes conflicting standards between event rules and public perception, particularly for high-profile figures in the entertainment industry. Go Hyun Jung has not publicly commented on the controversy.
