Singer BoA expressed her feelings to fans for the first time following the drinking live controversy.
BoA recently conducted a live broadcast on SNS with Jun Hyun-moo after drinking, during which she mentioned Park Na-rae, using inappropriate expressions that led to controversy. The two, appearing intoxicated at the time, communicated by reading fan comments, and when a question arose about the romance rumors between Jun Hyun-moo and Park Na-rae, BoA said, "I don't think they are dating. It's a shame for my brother," receiving criticism for being rude.
Afterward, BoA apologized, but public opinion was not favorable. Acknowledging this, at dawn on the 15th, BoA posted a long message on Weverse, a platform for communicating with fans, stating, "Hello, this is BoA. Over the past few years, I have experienced difficult times both professionally and personally."
BoA stated, "I believed I was doing my best to run forward. However, I also thought that my running might have made some people uncomfortable. But still, the reason I cannot let go of music is that if music disappears, I feel like my life would completely collapse," adding, "Therefore, in any way, in any form, I wanted to connect with you through music. Even during moments when I felt I was collapsing and wouldn't be able to get up again, there was you and music," expressing gratitude to her fans.
In response, netizens reacted with comments like, "People can make mistakes, let's not be too harsh," and "The drunken behavior was somewhat shocking," along with expressions of anticipation for the future changes in BoA, saying, "I hope you shake it off and stand up again."
Meanwhile, BoA conveyed her apology through Weverse, saying, "I expressed my apologies to Ms. Park Na-rae for making remarks that were disrespectful in a situation where the party did not attend, and I appreciate your understanding. I also sincerely apologize to the fans who have shown me love and support for a long time for disappointing you." Jun Hyun-moo said, "I immediately conveyed my apologies to Na-rae, who was mentioned during the live broadcast right after the show. I want to express my apologies and gratitude to Na-rae for generously understanding the uncomfortable situation."
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