'Singer Jay Park directly addressed the controversy over his encore performance at a breast cancer awareness campaign. Netizens expressed sentiments like "I participated for free with good intentions; do we have to be criticized this much?" showing disappointment at how good intentions are being distorted.
On the 16th, Jay Park posted a video from the afterparty of the W Korea-hosted "Love Your W 2025" campaign held the previous day on his social media and left an explanatory note. He said, "I thought the party and performance held after the formal breast cancer campaign event were gatherings where people adjusted busy schedules to come together with a good cause and good intentions," and explained, "So I went on stage as I normally do for a performance."
In particular, regarding the unexpected controversy he apologized via his social media, saying, "If any cancer patients felt uncomfortable or offended by my performance, I am truly sorry. I wish you good health," while also adding, "I was also recovering from a leg injury but I participated diligently for no pay (free). Please do not maliciously interpret that good intent," drawing attention. He expressed regret that an event he joined out of goodwill was being distorted.
Earlier, on the 15th the event held at a Seoul hotel was a charity event themed around raising breast cancer awareness. Jay Park took the stage on crutches and performed his hit song "MOMMAE (MOMMAE)," which drew unexpected criticism. Some attendees and online internet users raised objections saying expressions in the lyrics like "the twin sisters hanging on your chest" did not fit the campaign's purpose and were inappropriate.
As the controversy spread the organizers have removed Jay Park's performance video that had been posted on social media. But some defended Jay Park against excessive criticism. Netizens defended him with reactions such as "Don't distort that he participated for free with good intentions," "There are points to criticize but it's excessive to condemn his intent," and "He joined with good intentions; does he deserve this much scorn?"
In the end this controversy remained an example showing the "gap between goodwill and expression." Many fans who sincerely sympathized with the campaign's purpose and participated are sending messages asking that "at least his sincerity be recognized," as intentions and results diverged and the situation escalated into controversy.
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