Gwak Beom has addressed the backlash he faced after parodying Bruno Mars in BLACKPINK's Rosé’s APT. music video.

On December 26, a video titled “A Parasite in My Past Life? Comedians Gwak Beom & Lee Chang Ho Through and Through” was uploaded to the YouTube channel TT Studio.

The video, part of the Face Reading Theory series, featured comedians Gwak Beom and Lee Chang Ho in a fun chat with MC Um Ji Yoon, along with a visit to a fortune-teller.

During their discussion, Um Ji Yoon brought up Gwak Beom’s portrayal of Bruno Mars in the APT. parody, saying it had sparked some controversy.

Caught off guard, Gwak Beom admitted, “That caused some issues,” while Lee Chang Ho chimed in, “International viewers left a lot of comments saying it was racist.”

Gwak Beom firmly defended himself, saying, “I didn’t do anything inappropriate. I was bare-faced and just drew a beard on. How is that racist?”

Um Ji Yoon then shared a group photo from the parody, pointing out how Gwak Beom’s face appeared darker. She said, “This doesn’t look like a shadow. Honestly, I’m surprised there wasn’t more backlash.” Her comment lightened the mood, bringing laughter to the conversation.

The video later shifted to Gwak Beom and Lee Chang Ho meeting a fortune-teller, Park Sung Joon, to learn about their futures.

Lee Chang Ho asked, “Will I be successful?” to which Park replied, “You have big ambitions, but your playful nature sometimes creates a gap between your dreams and reality.”

Um Ji Yoon joined in, asking, “What’s our work compatibility like?” Park responded, “Lee Chang Ho’s energy shows he enjoys working with you.”

Laughing, Um Ji Yoon joked, “No wonder he calls me at night asking if I’m asleep. He’s just like a parasite!”

Gwak Beom’s comments have reignited discussions online, with fans divided over the intent behind the parody.

Some continue to defend him, while others remain critical. Despite the controversy, Gwak Beom seems determined to move forward.

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Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, has spoken up about the recent controversy involving the late Sulli and her bed scene in the 2017 movie Real.

On April 2, Gold Medalist released an official statement saying, “From the very beginning, the role of Song Yoohwa, played by the late Sulli, included a bed scene. This was clearly stated during casting, and the actress had to be comfortable with it.”

They explained, “Just like job listings mention necessary qualifications, this role required exposure, and that was made clear in advance. If these things are only discussed after casting, it can create unnecessary pressure on the actor.”

The agency also emphasized, “Sulli and her agency were fully aware of the bed scene before she accepted the role. The script clearly described the level of exposure required, and the contract also included these details.”

Addressing rumors about a body double, they stated, “There was no body double for the acting. A ‘standing actor’ was only used during rehearsals to help with movement cues.”

Gold Medalist also included statements from Real’s assistant director Kim Joong Wook and script supervisor Lee Jun Hyun, confirming, “No actor was ever forced into doing a bed scene or nudity. That would never happen on set.”

As for claims that they contacted Sulli’s mother, the agency denied it and responded to her brother’s accusations, saying, “It’s understandable to have concerns about things heard at the funeral. However, bringing up something from six years ago and spreading false information as if it were personally witnessed is hard to accept.”

Finally, they urged people to stop spreading false rumors, saying, “Many people worked hard on Real, and these baseless accusations are hurtful. Also, there have been false rumors targeting Kim Soo Hyun recently. We sincerely ask for an end to speculative reports and misinformation.”

This comes after the late Sulli’s older brother, Choi, raised concerns on March 28 about the bed scene in Real, demanding answers from Kim Soo Hyun and director Lee Sa Rang.

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