Singer Jay Park posted a message expressing apology and explanation after he was criticized for performing at the after-party of a breast cancer campaign event.
On the 16th, Jay Park shared a video on his personal social media from the after-party of the breast cancer awareness campaign held the day before and left a statement.
He said, "After the official breast cancer campaign event ended, I understood the party and performance — aside from busy schedules — to be for the people gathered there with good intentions and good hearts, so I just performed as I usually do."
However, Jay Park apologized to breast cancer patients, saying, "If any cancer patients felt offended or uncomfortable watching my performance, I am sorry. I hope you stay healthy. Fighting."
He added, "I also performed hard for free with good intentions despite having an injury," and said, "Please do not take advantage of that good intention."
On the 15th, W Korea hosted a breast cancer awareness campaign event, 'Love Your W 2025,' at a hotel in Seoul. Jay Park attended despite using crutches because of a leg injury.
However, after the event a video surfaced of Jay Park passionately performing his hit song 'MOMMAE,' drawing public criticism. Lyrics and choreography from 'MOMMAE,' such as "the twin sisters hanging on your chest," which depict breasts, were criticized as inconsistent with the purpose of the breast cancer campaign event.
Seemingly aware of the criticism, the organizer has deleted Jay Park's stage video and related posts from its official social media.
The following is Jay Park's full statement.
After the official breast cancer campaign event ended I understood the party and performance — aside from busy schedules — to be for the people gathered there with good intentions and good hearts so I just performed as I usually do.
If any cancer patients felt offended or uncomfortable watching my performance, I am sorry. I hope you stay healthy. Fighting!!
I also performed hard for free with good intentions despite having an injury. Please do not take advantage of that good intention.
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