Jun Hyun-moo Offers Apology During Award Acceptance Speech
As some cast members of the MBC variety show "I Live Alone" have faced allegations of illegal medical procedures, broadcaster Jun Hyun-moo has issued an apology regarding the controversy.
On the 30th, broadcaster Hyunmoo Jeon took the stage as the recipient of the Entertainer of the Year Award at the 2025 MBC Entertainment Awards and apologized for the allegations of illegal procedures involving the cast members of "I Live Alone." MBC Entertainment Awards
On the 29th, Jun Hyun-moo took the stage as the recipient of the Entertainer of the Year Award at the 2025 MBC Entertainment Awards, held at the MBC Public Hall in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, and said, "Although today is meant to be a festive occasion, this is the first time I have attended with such a heavy and apologetic heart."
He continued, "Every year, viewers have shown tremendous support and love by selecting 'I Live Alone' as 'the most beloved variety show among Koreans.' However, I feel that, including myself, we have failed to meet those expectations, so I cannot simply be happy about receiving this award."
Jun Hyun-moo added, "Since I may not have another chance to speak about this, I want to take this opportunity to sincerely apologize to everyone. I am truly sorry." He went on to say, "I will take this award not as a recognition of what I have done well, but as a message to do better in the future. In 2026, I will strive to make 'I Live Alone' a show that brings you even more joy and does not cause discomfort in any way."
He also expressed, "To our production team, who are working hard in these difficult times, I love you and I am sorry." He added, "In 2026, 'I Live Alone' will launch the 'Renewal Project.' We will do our best to show you a changed and improved version of the show."
Previously, following allegations that broadcaster Park Narae, a cast member of "I Live Alone," and SHINee's Key, among others, had received illegal medical procedures from the so-called "injection auntie," they stepped down from the show.
Jun Hyun-moo also became embroiled in controversy when a photo of him receiving an IV drip in a car, which was aired on "I Live Alone" in January 2016, resurfaced.
Regarding this, Jun Hyun-moo's agency stated that the procedure was conducted lawfully. According to the 2016 medical records released by his agency SM C&C on the 19th, Jun Hyun-moo received treatment at a hospital on January 14, 20, and 26 of that year. The records listed diagnoses such as bronchitis, chronic laryngitis, acute tonsillitis, and gastritis.
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