The controversy involving BoA and Jun Hyun-moo began on April 5, 2025, during an impromptu live broadcast on Jun Hyun-moo’s personal social media account.
During the stream, BoA appeared to be under the influence of alcohol, with a flushed face and somewhat blunt and rough behavior. She was seen leaning on Jun Hyun-moo’s shoulder and touching his cheek, which was considered overly familiar physical contact.
When a viewer asked about past dating rumors between Jun Hyun-moo and comedian Park Na-rae, BoA responded, “They would never date,” adding, “Jun Hyun-moo is too good for Park Na-rae.”
This comment was interpreted as demeaning towards Park Na-rae and sparked widespread criticism from netizens.
BoA further fueled the controversy by publicly commenting on the untidiness of Jun Hyun-moo’s home, which was seen as a rude invasion of his privacy.
During the broadcast, Jun Hyun-moo’s manager and agency staff called multiple times urging them to stop the stream, which eventually led to the live broadcast being abruptly ended.
On April 7, BoA issued an official apology via her fan community on Weverse.
She stated that she had directly apologized for her inappropriate remarks regarding Park Na-rae and admitted her actions were immature and careless.
She expressed deep regret for disappointing her fans and promised to show a more mature side moving forward.
While some netizens accepted her apology, many criticized BoA’s behavior as unbecoming of a public figure.
In particular, her mention of Park Na-rae was condemned for “needlessly dragging someone else into the issue.”
Some Korean viewers have speculated whether BoA and Jun Hyun-moo’s relationship goes beyond mere friendship.
