>>127110530
It was probably perceived as disrespectful of Chaewon's personal dignity e.g. her autonomy and freedom to choose whether she gets married. There were also implicit power dynamics with the man taking a prescriptive stance on how Chimpy should live her life when he has no right (except being an older man in a Confucian society).

It's a horrible situation and patriotic Koreans can agree to disagree about the solution but it's probably ungentlemanly to ask a girl about her marriage plans then rant about how there aren't enough babies. It implies that he sees Chaewon as a baby-making machine or at least has strong feelings about what is best for a woman's life (sacrifice yourself for your husband and children).

Remember when Irene read "Kim Jiyoung born 1982" and K-anons were burning her photocard? Korean men and women don't understand each other or if they do they refuse to yield ground in terms of who is being asked by society to sacrifice more. The former president (Yoon Suk-yeol, who was impeached) also blamed "feminism" for the TFR. Personally I don't blame Korean women for feeling attacked and burdened, though they should still keep their moral integrity.

In all a bitter struggle throughout the first world. Those who are determined to have loving happy relationships can perhaps make it work, though there are also massive economic pressures that factor into issues like how Koreans have a high view of children for a fulfilling life but a low intentionality to actually have kids.

one of my very favorite Minju's. It shows her love for animals.