Television personality Jun Hyun Moo from South Korea has issued an apology after he received criticism over a backlash during his Instagram Live with singer BoA, which many consider to be inappropriate behavior and remarks.

Jun released a statement via Instagram on Tuesday, addressing the incident for the first time after days of silence.

The livestream, which aired on Saturday, featured both Jun and BoA and prompted backlash from viewers. BoA previously apologized, but criticism of Jun intensified as he remained quiet in the days that followed.

"This is Jun Hyun Moo," the TV host wrote. "I apologize for the delay in my official apology regarding the Instagram live broadcast last Saturday."

Jun acknowledged his inappropriate behavior during the broadcast, including mentioning comedian Park Na Rae—who was not present—while under the influence of alcohol.

"During the live, I mentioned Na Rae unexpectedly, and I immediately expressed my apology to her after the broadcast," he said.

"I want to once again thank Na Rae for understanding and being generous, even in a situation where she could have been uncomfortable."

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"It was wrong of me to mention someone without their presence on the broadcast, and it was also careless of me to conduct the live broadcast while under the influence of alcohol," he added.

"I truly apologize to anyone who felt uncomfortable due to this incident. I am going to be more thoughtful and will value the people around me. I will meditate on my actions."

Reactions to Jun's statement have been overwhelmingly positive, with many netizens celebrating the truthfulness and clarity of his message.

"That was clean," one user wrote on a popular online community. Another added, "As expected, he's the king of apologies."

Others noted his writing ability and demeanor, with comments like, "It looks like Jun Hyun Moo writes well.

He comes from a prestigious background," and "He really wrote a great apology letter

Though criticism initially centered on his silence, public sentiment appears to have shifted following his response.

Jun Hyun Moo is a well-known figure in Korean entertainment, recognized for his work as a host on numerous variety and talk shows.

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