Korean bubble tea manager faces backlash for insensitive emergency comment

A manager at a Gong Cha bubble tea franchise in South Korea faced backlash for telling employees to contact him before their families in case of a plane crash. This comment came on the same day as a deadly aviation disaster in the country. The manager allegedly said, “If a crash happens, send me a message saying ‘hire an intern’ first.” This remark was shared on social media by an intern, who criticized the manager's insensitivity following the tragedy. Gong Cha Korea issued an apology, stating they are addressing the issue and will take appropriate measures against the manager. The store owner also apologized and promised to improve staff training to prevent similar incidents.