Shocking twist: Actress Ki Eun-se is back in the spotlight after posting on social media just as a neighbor-complaint controversy over her Pyeongchang-dong home renovation seemed to be resolved. Her agency issued an official apology and said the situation was handled, but Ki’s own words have sparked fresh debate.
On the 8th, Ki uploaded a video of a nearby construction site to her social media and wrote, "I’ve been living next to a construction site—since they first started digging the ground—a year and a half now." A day earlier, she posted a photo of fish with the short caption, "I wish the world were warmer." Many believe both posts allude to the recent backlash tied to her renovation.
The controversy began when claims spread online that interior work at Ki’s soon-to-be home in Pyeongchang-dong caused neighbors discomfort, including blocked pathways, noise, dust, and trash. The neighbor who filed the complaint pointed to construction vehicles and poor on-site cleanup, arguing the situation seemed to be treated lightly because the homeowner is a celebrity.
As the backlash grew, her agency Sublime released a statement acknowledging the residents’ complaints, apologizing, and saying it had completed necessary steps such as cleaning and relocating vehicles. The agency added that on-site management would continue to prevent further inconvenience. The resident who raised the issue also said they received an apology from a representative, suggesting the dispute was, for the moment, settled.
But Ki’s subsequent posts cut against the grain of the agency’s apology and reignited online debate. Some readers felt she was indirectly voicing her own frustration after enduring prolonged construction noise and inconvenience, while others criticized the timing as inappropriate right after an official apology.
Previously on her YouTube channel, Ki opened up about real-world hurdles in refurbishing an old house, including delays and rising costs. Ultimately, the issue has expanded beyond the immediate inconvenience of construction to a broader discussion about a celebrity homeowner’s responsibility—and how they conduct themselves after apologizing.