South Korean actor Nam Joo Hyuk recently appeared on the YouTube show 'Salon Drip 2' with Roh Yoon Seo to promote their upcoming Netflix K-drama, 'The East Palace.' Unexpectedly, a segment of their conversation on the show garnered over a million views online, leading to negative reactions for Nam Joo Hyuk due to his response to his co-star.
Promoting New Drama 'The East Palace,' Show Clip Exceeds One Million Views
Nam Joo Hyuk and Roh Yoon Seo's appearance on 'Salon Drip 2' was to promote their upcoming Netflix K-drama, 'The East Palace.' The series is a supernatural historical drama, telling the story of a ghost hunter and a court lady who team up to unravel a dark mystery surrounding the prince.
In the segment that sparked discussion, Nam Joo Hyuk mentioned a colleague he met in the military who was from far away. Roh Yoon Seo then asked, "Why was he far away?" Nam Joo Hyuk replied, "It's not just Seoulites in the military." Hearing this, Roh Yoon Seo appeared quite surprised.
Host Jang Do Yeon then quickly added, "Of course she knows that! She graduated from Ewha Womans University!" This interaction was clipped by netizens and circulated on X.
Netizens Criticize Disrespect, Bring Up Past Controversies
The original report states that Nam Joo Hyuk's comment, described as "mansplaining," drew criticism from netizens. Some also questioned why he continues to appear in the entertainment industry after multiple controversies.
Other netizens focused on his manner of response, questioning whether such a reply lacked social etiquette.
Another netizen directly described his way of speaking as "mansplaining."
Currently, this segment of the show has accumulated over a million views online, and Nam Joo Hyuk's comments have become a focal point of discussion.
