Controversial Drunk Live Broadcasts That Landed Celebrities In Trouble
In recent times, live broadcasts have become a popular choice among celebrities to genuinely communicate with their fans and connect with them in a laid-back setting. However, this mode of communication comes with its own set of drawbacks, which can even put the careers of celebrities at risk. This risk goes up when they choose to go live while drunk or get drunk during the livestream.
Here are five drunk livestreams that created major controversies for well-established celebrities:
BoA and Jun Hyun Moo
Singer BoA and broadcaster Jun Hyun Moo recently held a surprise livestream from the latter’s house, igniting many controversies. While their “flirty” interactions invited dating rumors, BoA’s remarks about comedian Park Na Rae also brought her a lot of rebuke. Both eventually issued apologies, but their public images have been heavily affected.
Former Teen Top’s CAP
Ex-Teen Top member CAP also received severe backlash after drinking and smoking during a live YouTube broadcast. During the stream, he used expletives, and when a viewer asked him to stop smoking, he told them off, too. “I really hate that kind of sh*t. It pisses me off,” he lashed out. Ultimately, his agency announced his departure from the group, affirming that the decision was a result of his “careless words and action.”
Lee Joong Yeop and INFINITE
In 2020, Woollim Entertainment CEO Lee Jeong Yeop hosted a live broadcast while drinking with the members of the boy group INFINITE. During the stream, he insulted member Woohyun, attacking him for his visuals. “Your face is the worst,” Lee said and slapped his hat off. Viewers were repulsed by Lee’s behavior, and the backlash against him got so serious that he later offered a public apology. CEO Lee apologized, saying that his behavior “was unacceptable in a live broadcast” regardless of their close relationship.
Girls’ Generation’s YoonA and Lee Hyori
The two singers held a live broadcast together in 2020 while drinking in a karaoke room. However, the livestream became controversial not because of the drinking aspect but because they were at a karaoke establishment. Such places were classified as high-risk during the COVID-19 pandemic, and people criticized the idols harshly for their careless actions. Both of them later posted handwritten letters apologizing for the incident.
