C9 Entertainment Release Statement Following Porn Star’s Comments About Cignature’s Jeewon — Netizens Outraged
C9 Entertainment has addressed the controversy following an AV actress’s “inappropriate” comments about Cignature‘s Jeewon.
On June 20, reports slammed the popular YouTube show No Bbaku Tak Jae Hoon (romanized from 노빠꾸탁재훈) and the show’s featured guest, Yuna Ogura, who is a well-known Japanese porn star.
During the show, the AV actress asked Jeewon, who is a host on the show, to debut as a porn star.
I think you’ll be really popular since you have such a nice body. Please debut. I think you can really become a top (porn) actress. Seriously. I will help you.
— Yuna Ogura
Many found the comments inappropriate and directed complaints at C9 Entertainment, accusing the company of continuing to sexualize the idol.
On June 21, C9 Entertainment shared a statement on X, addressing the matter.
안녕하세요.
C9 엔터테인먼트입니다.당사 아티스트 지원이 새로운 엠씨로 합류한 “노빠꾸 탁재훈” 출연과 관련하여 안내드립니다.
당사는 지난 <다나카 & 오구라유나>편에서 발생한 논란과 관련하여 송출 당일 지원과 장시간에 걸쳐 해당 내용에 대한 진지한 대화를 나누었습니다.
지원은…
— C9 Entertainment (@OfficialC9ent) June 21, 2024
Hello, this is C9 Entertainment.
We would like to inform you regarding our artist Jeewon’s appearance on No Bbaku Tak Jae Hoon as a new MC.
Regarding the controversy that occurred in the episode featuring Tanaka & Ogura Yuna, we had a serious conversation with Jeewon about the contents over a long period of time.
Knowing the concept of the No Bbaku Tak Jae Hoon broadcast, Jeewon approached the filming with utmost dedication and without any emotional issues. During filming, both Tak Jae Hoon and Shin Gyu Jin actively discussed issues related to the content that could potentially trouble Jeewon. But Jeewon confirmed having no objections to the broadcast version shared by the production team in advance, adhering faithfully to her role on the No Bbaku Tak Jae Hoon channel.
C9 Entertainment will continue to communicate effectively with the No Bbaku Tak Jae Hoon production team. We eagerly anticipate our artist Jeewon confidently fulfilling her part as a member of No Bbaku Tak Jae Hoon.
As Jeewon takes on this important role for a channel that so many love, we hope you’ll continue to support her. And we hope you will continue to support Cignature’s future activities as well.
Thank you.
— C9 Entertainment
Many have felt the company did not address the concerns of the fans fully, and expressed anger that C9 seemed to find no issue with the show.
When things like these happen don’t companies usually post notices about how they will take legal actions to PROTECT their artists? I guess C9 doesn’t really works like that since they’re encouraging people to harass and literally harm the artists. https://t.co/DbXZDL4lYY
— 채요미 (@monnaIisa) June 21, 2024
how about sending jeewon to shows that will showcase her talent or her personality instead of shows that talk about her body and sexualize and practically harass her? instead of giving a chance for people to see how talented she is you opened the doors wide open for people to https://t.co/NxeRsk2hUu
— 냥냥 ★ (@wowIino) June 21, 2024
the fact that you found no problem with the treatment towards jeewon IS THE PROBLEM
burn c9. protect jeewon and cignature https://t.co/XFEKufXlNs
— ً (@aekiofl) June 21, 2024
Previously, Jeewon’s own appearance on this channel led to backlash and accusations of the hosts sexualizing her, which you can read more about below.
