Park Bo-young Caught Off Guard by Shin Dong-yup’s SNL Korea Invite Amid Show’s Controversial Content
The surprise moment unfolded during the 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards handprinting ceremony on June 25, streamed live via Naver’s Chzzzik. The event reunited last year’s winners, including Park Bo-young, Im Si-wan, Jang Do-yeon, and others.
While seated next to actress Park Bo-young, Shin Dong-yup — who won for his hosting role on Coupang Play’s SNL Korea — playfully brought up his ongoing desire to cast her. “Thank you, Bo-young,” he said with a knowing smile, prompting Park to look visibly flustered. She nervously laughed and responded, “I knew it would be rude, but I just couldn’t look you in the eye. I’ll think hard about it.”
Shin didn’t stop there. Turning to the cameras, he cheekily suggested, “Please go ahead and write the headline: ‘Actress Park Bo-young Confirmed for SNL.’ The timing is undecided, but she’ll appear ‘someday.'” Park burst into laughter and shyly nodded, giving a hesitant green light to the idea — to the amusement of everyone present.
The moment quickly drew attention online, especially due to SNL Korea‘s reputation. The show has gained notoriety for its bold satire and risqué sketches, frequently involving adult themes that have sparked backlash and praise in equal measure. Past guest appearances by actresses like Kim Sa-rang and Moon Chae-won have shocked fans with their daring transformations.
Comments on theqoo:
- Is Shin Dong-yup seriously out of his mind?
- Ugh, I really hate this.
- Has he lost it? This is just gross.
- I really hope she never appears on it… SNL has gotten seriously bad these days. Doesn’t Shin Dong-yup realize how problematic it is? It’s such a trashy show… and the people making it seem trashy too.
- Just cancel the show.
- “Agreed”? More like she was gently trying to turn it down the whole time.
For Park Bo-young — an actress beloved for her sweet, wholesome image — stepping onto a stage like SNL Korea would mark a dramatic pivot. Known for starring in roles that reinforce her “pure” public persona, including bottled water endorsements, her potential participation raises eyebrows and expectations alike.
With Park unofficially accepting the offer live, albeit with visible hesitation, fans and critics are now waiting to see if she’ll follow through. If she does, it could be a defining moment — revealing a bold, comedic side of the actress that the public has yet to see.
