What’s Going On?
Hey everyone! So, there’s some news buzzing around about one of Korea’s veteran comedians, Park Mi-sun. She’s been a beloved face on TV for ages, but recently she’s been in the spotlight for a different reason. She just posted a handwritten apology on her Instagram after some controversy blew up over her promoting a health food product.
The ‘Group Buy’ Controversy
So, what happened? Park Mi-sun, who bravely shared last month that she’s been fighting breast cancer, posted on her social media about a ‘group buy’ for a blueberry health food product. In Korea, ‘group buying’ (called ‘gong-gu’) is super common on social media, where an influencer offers a product to their followers at a discounted price for a limited time. She promoted it by saying that eating well was the most important thing while she was sick.
This immediately sparked a huge debate. Many people were worried. Netizens pointed out that certain concentrated foods, like berry juices, might not be suitable for cancer patients and could even interfere with treatment. The main criticism was that since she had gained so much public support by sharing her own cancer journey, promoting a health product in that context felt irresponsible and could mislead other patients.
Her Apology: “My Thinking Was Short-Sighted”
At first, Park Mi-sun defended the post, saying her treatment was over and that it was a good product, but she did advise patients to consult their doctors. However, as the criticism grew, she took down the posts.
On December 22nd, she posted a handwritten letter. She wrote, “I inadvertently caused discomfort to all of you with this matter. My thinking was indeed short-sighted.” She continued, “As a patient still fighting cancer, I once again felt keenly through this incident how much I still don’t know. I will study more and be more cautious in the future.” She ended by thanking her supporters and promising to focus on her health.
Public Reaction and What It Means
This whole situation is a pretty big deal because Park Mi-sun is such a well-known figure who recently received a wave of public sympathy. When she appeared on the popular show ‘You Quiz on the Block’ to talk about her diagnosis, everyone was cheering for her. The backlash shows how sensitive topics around health are, especially when celebrity influence is involved. Fans are now hoping she takes the time she needs to fully recover and come back healthy.
