Jun Hyun Moo faces backlash over Blue Dragon Series Awards name mix-up joke
Host Jun Hyun Moo is under fire after a bungled moment at the 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards involving actors Lee Jun Young and Lee Jun Hyuk.
During the Popular Star Award segment, Lee Jun Hyuk was the rightful winner. But Lee Jun Young mistakenly walked up to accept the trophy. He quickly handed it over to the correct winner once the mix-up was realized.
Instead of smoothing things over, Jun Hyun Moo made a joke:
Lee Jun Young is also a popular star, but this year, Lee Jun Hyuk was the top star. I should’ve pronounced it more clearly.
— Jun Hyun Moo
This comment sparked backlash online. Many felt Jun Hyun Moo’s joke embarrassed Lee Jun Young and made the situation worse. His Instagram comment section exploded with calls for an apology.
Fans slammed Jun Hyun Moo for repeatedly making mistakes at award shows and treating others unfairly:
“Even if we assume you couldn’t hear clearly in the noisy venue, I’m upset by how you made the person who went up feel embarrassed and then laughed it off. You think that’s funny? … If you keep repeating them, they’re no longer mistakes, they’re intentional.”
“You’re the one who should apologize, but instead you put someone else on the spot and acted like nothing happened.”
“You need to apologize to Lee Jun Young.”
“Apologize to Lee Jun Young.”
“You have to apologize!”
Jun Hyun Moo’s handling of the slip-up continues to draw criticism as his Instagram fills up with angry comments demanding accountability.
The incident has become a hot topic in K-ent circles. More details on the awkward moment at the awards ceremony are still circulating.
