Actress Park Min-young has found herself at the center of an online debate following her behind-the-scenes account of a kiss scene with Wi Ha-joon from the tvN drama Siren’s Kiss. Shared during a variety show segment uploaded on March 4 by the YouTube channel “Zo Zazz,” the story was intended as a humorous anecdote, but quickly went viral, dividing viewers over whether it was playful or inappropriate.
During the segment, Park Min-young teased Wi Ha-joon about his limited experience in romantic scenes, calling him a “kiss newborn” since it was only his second or third on-screen kiss. She described how the scene left her genuinely surprised: “I was supposed to look shocked in the scene, but I was actually shocked,” she said, emphasizing the intensity of his performance.
Continuing her playful storytelling, she added humorous details about his full lips and how it felt like her lips were “being pulled all the way to my cheeks.” Wi Ha-joon laughed along, joking about possibly starring in a medical drama next.
Once the clip circulated widely on social media, netizens reacted strongly and divergently. Some criticized her comments as inappropriate, questioning if they bordered on sexual harassment and noting that a male actor making similar remarks might have faced greater backlash. Others defended her, noting the casual, behind-the-scenes context and viewing her remarks as lighthearted humor rather than something offensive.
The controversy underscores the delicate balance between humor and propriety in entertainment. While the incident was intended to entertain and share candid insights from filming, it sparked a broader conversation about boundaries in celebrity storytelling. Fans and critics alike continue to debate whether Park Min-young’s anecdote should be seen as playful banter or as crossing a line, illustrating how quickly online audiences can interpret humorous content in contrasting ways.
