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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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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