BoA apologizes for careless comments about Park Na-rae during livestream

TV personality Jun Hyun-Moo, right, and singer BoA / Captured from Jun Hyun-moo's social media

Singer BoA has issued an apology after drawing attention to comments she made during a surprise livestream with popular TV personality Jun Hyun-moo, which was broadcast while both appeared to be under the influence.

BoA and Jun went live via Jun’s social media account. The two, who were drinking and dining at Jun’s home, explained that they spontaneously decided to start the livestream. Throughout the broadcast, they displayed a close friendship, surprising fans with their unexpected camaraderie.

However, controversy arose over BoA’s remarks regarding rumors of a romantic relationship between Jun Hyun-moo and comedian Park Na-rae.

When a viewer asked about the dating rumors, BoA responded on Jun’s behalf, saying, “I don’t think they’ll date.” She added, “They can’t date,” and when Jun asked, “Why? Because Park Na-rae is too good for me?," BoA replied, “No. You're too good for her,” in a firm tone.

The livestream has since been deleted from Jun’s account, but clips and recordings have spread on social media. Some viewers criticized BoA’s comments as inappropriate, especially since Park was not present during the broadcast.

Comedian Park Na-rae / Courtesy of CReA Studio

On Monday night, BoA posted an apology to her fan community on Weverse. “I apologize to everyone who felt uncomfortable due to my careless words and immature behavior during the livestream on Apr. 5,” she said.

She continued, “I personally expressed my regret to Park Na-rae for mentioning her in her absence and making disrespectful remarks. I’m grateful that she graciously accepted my apology.”

BoA also addressed her fans, saying, “I feel sorry for disappointing the fans who have supported and loved me for so long. I will use this incident as a moment of reflection and do my best to be more mature, mindful of the weight each word and action can carry.”

Jun Hyun-moo and BoA / Captured from Jun's social media

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.