After Parody Of NewJeans Hanni, ‘SNL Korea’ Once Again Faces Backlash for Sexual Parody of ‘Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born’
During the 9th episode, which aired on October 26 on Coupang Play, the show presented a parody of “Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born“, which sparked criticism. In the skit, comedian Ahn Young-mi took on the role of ‘Yoon Jeong Nyeon’ but changed the character’s name to a provocative and unrelated term, ‘Jeot Nyeoni.’
Ahn Young-mi sang the opening verse of the traditional Korean pansori Love Song, “Come over here, and let’s have fun,” but altered the lyrics to “Come over here, let’s do it naked,” accompanied by suggestive gestures intended to evoke laughter.
The parody escalated when Jeong Yi-rang, interrupting Ahn Young-mi’s pansori, said, “Stop. Just watching this makes me feel like I might get pregnant. This could help with the birth policy,” a line that has drawn significant criticism from viewers, further fueling the controversy.
“Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born” is a drama that tells the story of a woman overcoming hardships in a time when women’s social status was low, pursuing her dreams through traditional Korean theater. Changing the protagonist’s name to ‘Jeot’ (a slang term related to breasts) and using lines like “I might get pregnant” have been perceived as mockery rather than parody, leading to widespread backlash.
Netizens who saw the segment criticized the skit, saying, “This is not satire; it’s mockery,” “Did they really have to parody Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born in such a crude way?” and “It’s really low-class.”
This is not the first time “SNL Korea Season 6“ has been accused of crossing the line. The show previously faced criticism for its parodies of author Han Kang and NewJeans member Hanni, but has remained silent on the controversies.
Meanwhile, “Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born” continues to gain popularity, breaking its own viewership records.
The 6th episode of “Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born”, which aired yesterday (Oct 27th), achieved a household rating of 13.7% in the Seoul metropolitan area, peaking at 15.2%, making it the No.1 program in its time slot across all channels, including terrestrial channels.
Source: Xsports News, Wikitree
