Chinese netizens outraged at K-pop star Lee Hyori’s ‘belittling’ Mao comment, while fans jump to her defence

By Dong Sun-hwaSouth Korean singer Lee Hyori has come under fire from Chinese netizens for allegedly ridiculing former Communist Party leader Mao Zedong.Lee, a member of new K-pop girl group Refund Expedition formed on the reality show Hangout with Yoo, appeared on the programme on Saturday and discussed her musical activities with the show’s host, comedian Yoo Jae-suk.On the show, Yoo plays Jimmy Yoo, CEO of an entertainment company that represents Refund Expedition – comprising Lee, Hwasa of…

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