Does your boyfriend’s phone matter? 'Single’s Inferno' star Freezia’s Galaxy comment sparks debate
Freezia, left, and Joo Hyun-young / Xportsnews
Korean content creator Freezia, also known as Song Ji-a, is facing online backlash after casually saying she would dislike dating a man who uses a Samsung Galaxy phone — a remark that quickly went viral and reignited debate about tech preferences, image culture and dating standards among young Koreans.
The controversy grew further as past comments from actress Joo Hyun-young resurfaced online, highlighting a starkly opposite view: she once said her ideal type is a man who uses a Galaxy phone.
The debate began after Freezia uploaded a vlog Sunday to her YouTube channel.
In the video, filmed at a nail salon, Freezia chats with a friend about smartphone brands. After hearing that her friend’s boyfriend uses a Galaxy Fold, she said, “Honestly, if my boyfriend used a Galaxy, I think I’d kind of hate it.”
Freezia / Captured from YouTube
When her friend asked why, Freezia said, “My mom and dad both use Galaxy phones. But parents and a boyfriend are different, right?” She added, “Just imagining him taking pictures of me with that phone annoys me so much.”
The comments quickly spread across Korean online communities and social media, where they sparked a heated debate. Some users criticized the remarks as rude and said they sounded like judging people based on the smartphone they use. Others said the comments were harmless personal preferences shared on her own YouTube channel.
As the debate grew, internet users began revisiting a past interview featuring actress Joo Hyun-young, which offered a different perspective.
In a 2024 video uploaded to the Vogue Korea YouTube channel titled “The screen that suddenly pops up if you watch too many YouTube Shorts? (Something Joo Hyun-young actually experienced),” the actress explained why she uses a Galaxy phone.
Joo Hyun-young / Captured from Vogue Korea's YouTube channel
“First of all, it’s Samsung,” Joo said. “And there was a time when I really needed call recording, and it helped me a lot.”
She then added, “One of my ideal types is actually a man who uses a Galaxy phone. When I see men who use Galaxy, they seem like people who value functionality.”
Following the renewed attention, the contrasting remarks have circulated widely across social media, with users sharing clips and screenshots comparing the two celebrities’ views.
Freezia has not publicly responded to the controversy. Her YouTube video and social media accounts are currently filled with critical comments about the remarks.
Freezia rose to international fame through the hit Netflix dating show “Single’s Inferno,” where her glamorous image and confident personality made her one of the program’s most talked-about contestants. She has since built a large following as a beauty and lifestyle creator on YouTube and Instagram.
This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.