Gong Hyung-jin embroiled in "senior power trip" controversy with Cha Ji-yeon... "Condescending" and rude behavior

[Sports Chosun Reporter Lee Woo-joo] Actor Gong Hyung-jin's rude hosting has come under fire.
Gong Hyung-jin and Cha Ji-yeon served as interim hosts at the 'Far East Broadcasting Company 70th Anniversary Homecoming Day' held at Hanyang University in Seoul on the 17th.
After performing, Cha Ji-yeon took on the role of interim host alongside Gong Hyung-jin. When Gong Hyung-jin stepped onto the stage, Cha Ji-yeon bowed politely and said, "Hello, senior," but Gong Hyung-jin replied, "Since I'm your senior, greet me one more time." In response, Cha Ji-yeon bowed her head again and greeted him politely.
Gong Hyung-jin asked, "On a glorious day like today. Amen, Hallelujah. You're very happy to be here, right?" and Cha Ji-yeon clenched her fists and shouted, "Amen!" To this, Gong Hyung-jin laughed and said, "Are you about to hit me soon?"
Furthermore, upon seeing Cha Ji-yeon's name and photo on the screen behind the stage, Gong Hyung-jin said, "Why isn't my photo there? I'm a much more senior actor than her." Cha Ji-yeon apologized, saying, "I'm sorry," but Gong Hyung-jin brushed it off, saying, "It's because she's popular right now."
When Cha Ji-yeon was introducing the next stage, he spoke to her informally, saying, "Why are you acting? Just do it like you usually do," or interrupted her, showing displeasure by saying, "This was originally my line, but she claimed it. But since Cha Ji-yeon is the protagonist today, I'll let it slide."
After the video was released, Cha Ji-yeon's fans expressed outrage at Gong Hyung-jin's rude hosting. They criticized his lack of consideration for Cha Ji-yeon, noting that he referred to his co-MC using terms like "this girl" or "she" and spoke to her informally. Criticism continues, with many stating that even if the two are close in private, such behavior is inappropriate for an official setting.
Meanwhile, actor Gong Hyung-jin appeared on MBN's 'Dongchimi' last August after a seven-year hiatus. Regarding the reason for his seven-year absence, Gong Hyung-jin cited business failure, confessing, "Extreme stress caused me to gain 16kg through binge eating, and I even lost teeth due to the stress."