Daesung Makes Slip of the Tongue with Transgender YouTuber Poongja? Quickly Clarifies to Avoid Fallout
Daesung’s YouTube Video Sparks Debate Over Pronunciation
On April 11, a video titled “Will You Be on My Side or Make Things Uncomfortable?” was uploaded to Daesung’s YouTube channel. The video featured Daesung alongside Han Hye-jin, Park Na-rae, Pungja, and Eom Ji-yoon engaging in a lighthearted conversation while complimenting each other based on YouTube view counts.
Daesung praised Park Na-rae by saying, “These days, Na-rae-style content is the hottest.” Park Na-rae responded proudly, “I recently ranked #1 on trending videos,” and jokingly advised, “Make it more provocative!”
As the group bantered about content styles and edginess, Daesung said, “And then…” which sounded like “And hyung (older brother),” a term typically used for men. Han Hye-jin immediately asked,_ “Did you just say ‘and hyung’?”_ referring to Pungja, a well-known transgender YouTuber.
Daesung quickly clarified, “No, I said ‘and then-yeo,’” insisting it was a dialect pronunciation quirk, not a gendered slip. Pungja humorously stood up and said, “I’m leaving,” adding to the laughter.
Daesung explained further, “It’s just my accent—like ‘and-yeong’ or something like that.” Pungja, showing good humor, responded, “So it wasn’t ‘and hyung’? I’ll let it slide this time.”
Though playful, the moment stirred online discussion, with viewers dissecting whether it was an honest mistake or an awkward joke. It is interesting to note the public’s reaction to this situation. Daesung’s quick explanation and Pungja’s relaxed reaction helped diffuse the tension, keeping the atmosphere light.
