What did Park Joon-geum say about the rumor?

Actress Park Joon-geum addressed a long-circulating rumor on MBC's variety show Radio Star, which aired on October 14. According to the broadcast, the rumor claimed that about 40 years ago she slapped a director who demanded she pour drinks for him, and as a result was suspended from broadcasting for six months. Park said the report was greatly exaggerated and sensationalized, and that the claim was simply not true.

Why did Park deny the slapping story?

Park explained that directors in her early days often swore at actors, and she had calmly argued that such behavior was wrong. She said that this disagreement was later distorted into the story of her hitting a PD. Comedian Kim Yeong-cheol laughed along, agreeing that Park is not the type to hit anyone.

Who spoke up about Park's reputation?

Actress Hahm Eun-jung, a former member of T-ara, shared that she had worked with Park on a drama and had heard that Park was frightening. In person, however, she found Park to be very sweet. Hahm said Park often steps in to protect newcomer actors when others are harsh toward them, and she thinks that kind of protectiveness may have been misunderstood and turned into rumors.

For international fans

Park Joon-geum is a veteran Korean actress known for many years of television work. Fans outside Korea who want to follow her or see her earlier roles can look for her dramas on Korean streaming platforms or on services that carry Korean content in their region.