Red Velvet’s Irene appeared drunk on Lee Young-ji’s YouTube show, delighting fans but also sparking warnings about durian and alcohol.
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After Red Velvet’s Irene appeared on singer Lee Young-ji’s YouTube channel and showed herself drunk, some overseas fans raised concerns about the combination of foods she ate. On Lee Young-ji’s recently released YouTube channel “Something Even More Boring Than This,” Irene appeared as a guest. That day, Irene was talking with Lee Young-ji while drinking alcohol, but as the alcohol started to take effect, she said, “I don’t want to go beyond the longest filming time,” and then said, “What were we talking about?” In particular, the drunk Irene became even more charming, and there was also a scene where she showed a wistful gaze, saying, “I haven’t been able to talk about life. Wait a minute, is this the end?” Fans who saw this showed surprised reactions, but also expressed delight, saying things like, “Her drunk appearance is too cute,” and “I’ve never seen her like this before,” and there was a strong response to this rarely seen side of her. However, some overseas fans sent messages of concern such as, “I was shocked after watching the video. You must absolutely not take durian and alcohol together. It could even be life-threatening,” and “Because durian contains substances that interfere with the breakdown of alcohol, this food combination is extremely dangerous.” Another internet user also expressed concern, saying, “In Thailand, it is widely known that you should not eat durian and alcohol together. Since she is a Korean who is not used to durian, maybe she did not know about this danger.” When such talk reached Korean fans as well, reactions such as, “I learned for the first time that this food combination is dangerous. Everyone needs to be careful,” and “If she had eaten it without knowing, it could have become a serious matter,” were seen. In fact, concerns about the simultaneous intake of durian and alcohol have also been pointed out in related studies to some extent. There is a study that confirmed that sulfur compounds contained in durian may inhibit the function of alcohol-degrading enzymes. Because of this, harmful substances may accumulate in the body and could cause severe palpitations and headaches, and in the worst case, heart failure or severe dehydration. However, there is not sufficient basis to conclude that simply consuming durian and alcohol together will immediately lead to serious symptoms or death. The actual danger varies depending on various factors such as the amount consumed, the individual’s health condition, and the amount of alcohol drunk. Locally in Thailand, consuming durian and alcohol at the same time is widely known as a “dangerous combination that can be life-threatening.” • Red Velvet Irene reveals an unexpected connection with Kim Jae-won: “My friend’s cousin” (video included) • Red Velvet releases MV for title track “Surfin’ Boy”… dreamlike harmony
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