Ji Suk-jin Addresses Political Affiliation Controversy After YouTube Algorithm Incident, States He is 'Neutral'

Recently, entertainer Ji Suk-jin became embroiled in a political affiliation controversy during the filming of 'Pinggyego' on the YouTube channel 'DdeunDdeun' when political shorts repeatedly played on his mobile phone. Ji Suk-jin, flustered, clarified that he is 'neutral,' and this incident served as a reminder of how sensitive the topic of political affiliation is in the entertainment industry.

The incident originated during a June filming when Ji Suk-jin attempted to play the song 'Milkshake' but instead, political shorts began to play. Haha jokingly remarked, "I've discovered your political color," to which Ji Suk-jin immediately emphasized, "I am neutral." The production team added a caption explaining that the algorithm was filled with political issues due to the election season at the time.

Yoo Jae-suk, who has been close to Ji Suk-jin for a long time, responded without hesitation, "I know," when Ji Suk-jin stated his political views were not publicly known, adding humor to the scene. This episode garnered interesting reactions as it highlighted how YouTube algorithms reflect individual viewing habits, and the matter was concluded with Ji Suk-jin's candid explanation.