Recently, responses from Chinese netizens to Jun Hyun-moo’s explanation were introduced to Korean online communities after gaining traction on several Chinese platforms. According to these posts, many Chinese users expressed sympathy and seriousness, with comments noting that Jun Hyun-moo admitted to erectile dysfunction solely to prove the injections in question were not illegal, and that the medication administered in his car had been officially prescribed by a hospital. Some reactions were even accompanied by crying emojis.
Unlike the usual tone of ridicule or hostility sometimes seen in cross-border celebrity discussions, this case prompted an unusually quiet and reflective response. Chinese netizens commented that “this is not something to laugh about” and that “everyone fell silent,” expressing pity and discomfort rather than humor.
Other reactions included remarks such as “This feels like it will become a meme on a variety show someday,” “It’s hard enough for ordinary people to reveal something like this, let alone a public figure,” “He really went this far to prove himself,” and “Life must feel unbearably hard.” Reports also noted that keywords related to “Jun Hyun-moo’s explanation” rose to the top of real-time trending searches on major Chinese online communities.
Observers pointed out that in Chinese culture, a man’s sense of dignity and sexual capability are closely tied to social status and personal pride. As a result, many Chinese netizens interpreted Jun Hyun-moo’s disclosure as exposing a deeply private vulnerability, which contributed to the respectful and subdued reaction.
Jun Hyun-moo has recently been caught up in controversy surrounding what has been dubbed the “Park Na-rae injection gate.” Footage from a 2016 episode of MBC’s variety show I Live Alone, showing Jun receiving an IV drip while riding in a car, resurfaced and reignited debate. This coincided with allegations involving Park Na-rae and suspected illegal medical practices, leading some to question whether Jun Hyun-moo was also involved.
Although his agency initially denied the allegations, the situation escalated when police accepted a complaint requesting verification of the medical procedures related to Jun Hyun-moo. In response, his agency took the unprecedented step of releasing detailed medical records.
On December 23, the agency stated that Jun Hyun-moo had received an intravenous injection at a hospital under a doctor’s supervision and was permitted to continue the treatment in his vehicle. The disclosed records revealed that he had been prescribed a high-dose erectile dysfunction medication, Mvix (active ingredient: mirodenafil), drawing further public attention.
Despite this strong move, controversy over the alleged illegal medical practice is expected to persist. Kim Sung-geun, spokesperson for the Korean Medical Association, pointed out that even if a doctor prescribed the injection and initial treatment occurred in a hospital, continuing the injection inside a private vehicle is fundamentally not allowed under standard medical practice.
As the debate continues, Jun Hyun-moo’s case has highlighted the intense pressure public figures face to prove their innocence sometimes at the cost of exposing their most private struggles to the public eye.
Sources: nate