Park Na-rae Addresses BoA and Jun Hyun-moo’s Controversial Livestream: ‘It Was Fun’

Comedienne Park Na-rae has addressed the recent controversy surrounding broadcaster Jun Hyun-moo and singer BoA’s drunken livestream, where BoA made comments that some viewers found disrespectful.

On the July 11th broadcast of MBC’s ‘I Live Alone’ (also known as ‘Home Alone’), Park Na-rae playfully commented on Jun Hyun-moo’s appearance, saying, “Why does your face look so gaunt today? The best thing for dieting is heartache.” This was a direct reference to the livestream controversy.

Jun Hyun-moo responded by bowing his head and saying, “I’m sorry. I apologize once again.” Park Na-rae reassured him, “What is there to apologize for? Don’t worry about it.”

Background of the Controversy 🎤:

On July 5th, Jun Hyun-moo and BoA hosted a livestream together. During the broadcast, they addressed a comment asking about a rumored relationship between Jun Hyun-moo and Park Na-rae. BoA stated, “I don’t think they’ll date. It’s not possible.” When Jun Hyun-moo asked if Park Na-rae was too good for him, BoA replied, “No, oppa (older brother – a Korean term of endearment used by females) is too good.”

Aftermath and Apologies 🙇‍♀️:

BoA’s comments sparked criticism online, with many viewers finding them rude. On July 7th, BoA posted an apology on the fan community platform Weverse, stating, “I apologize to everyone who felt uncomfortable with my careless words, actions, and immature behavior.”

She added, “I apologized to Park Na-rae for mentioning her in a place where she wasn’t present and for making rude remarks, and I’m grateful that she graciously understood.”

Jun Hyun-moo also posted an apology on his social media on July 9th, saying, “My official apology is late. I sincerely apologize to everyone who felt uncomfortable because of this incident. I will be more considerate and cherish my close friends more.”

He continued, “I immediately conveyed my apology to (Park Na-rae) after the broadcast. I want to once again express my apologies and gratitude to Na-rae for generously understanding the unpleasant situation.”

Park Na-rae’s Final Thoughts 😄:

Park Na-rae shared on ‘I Live Alone’ that she had received a separate message from BoA regarding the incident. She said, “I actually got a message from BoA. I told her it was so much fun. I understand everything.”

In summary, Park Na-rae has gracefully addressed the controversy surrounding BoA and Jun Hyun-moo’s livestream, showing understanding and humor regarding the situation. She has accepted their apologies and moved on, demonstrating her professional and amiable nature.