Film critic Kim Do-hoon deleted a post criticizing actor Jung Jun-won's attitude on MBC's 'What Do You Do When You Play?' after it sparked controversy.
On August 5, Kim shared a screenshot on his social media account showing a post titled "Just don't" with all metrics—posts, following, and followers—displaying zero. This appeared to be his response to the backlash following his evaluation of Jung.
Earlier, on August 1, Jung appeared on MBC's variety show 'What Do You Do When You Play?' and faced criticism for his passive demeanor. Viewers were divided, with some attributing his behavior to introversion while others deemed it unprofessional.
During the broadcast, Jung struggled to sit comfortably and answered questions briefly, hesitating to participate in an impromptu acting challenge. Co-star Gong Hyo-jin attempted to support him, but his nervousness persisted throughout the show.
In a post on August 4, Kim remarked, "There are celebrities who come on air with an introverted concept and pretend they can't do anything. This is especially common among male celebrities. I hope we don't create a strange introverted concept. If you're a professional who stands in front of the camera for a fee, a professional attitude is necessary." While he did not mention any names, many interpreted his comments as directed at Jung based on the timing.
Following Kim's post, a netizen commented, "After your post, the content spread widely, and that actor is being consumed as an 'introverted cosplay actor.' It's unfortunate that the perception won't easily fade, even though you've deleted the post. If you have time, I hope you can check out other shows the actor has appeared in, as there are many different sides to him that shouldn't be judged by just one broadcast."
In response, Kim replied, "He is an incredibly talented actor, so I will watch his dramas closely," confirming that his earlier remarks were indeed aimed at Jung.
As the controversy continued, co-stars Ha Ha and Gong Hyo-jin expressed their support for Jung. Ha stated, "I was there on set, and he was so lovable, cute, and funny! His reactions were meant to be entertaining," while Gong shared a photo of them together on 'What Do You Do When You Play?' and wrote, "This husband who really threw up after the recording, I couldn't save him, I'm sorry," indicating Jung's extreme nervousness during the show.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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