On February 4, Park Eun-bin hosted a live session on her Instagram for about 30 minutes, casually chatting with fans. During the broadcast, he shared his experience trying the “Dubai Chewy Cookie” trend and offered lighthearted advice on everyday worries, creating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
However, during the live stream, Lee Joo-hyung commented from his verified Instagram account, asking Park Eun-bin to “please speak in Woo Young-woo’s tone,” referring to his iconic role in the hit drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo. Park did not respond to comment.
Later, a netizen captured the comment and shared it online, writing, “Park Eun-bin is extremely cautious about imitating Woo Young-woo’s way of speaking. You should be careful too.” The post quickly gained attention, with many agreeing that the request was inappropriate.
Park Eun-bin has already clarified her position in interviews, saying that she was very careful not to imitate or caricature the speech patterns or behaviors of people on the autism spectrum while playing Woo Young-woo. She stressed that doing so would be ethically wrong and that she feels a strong responsibility as an actress not to use such traits as a mere dramatic device.
In this context, Lee Joo-hyung’s comment was seen by many as ill-advised, sparking criticism rather than amusement. Although some have argued that it may have been intended coincidentally, the general public reaction remained cool.
Meanwhile, Lee Joo-hyung, who was selected by the LG Twins as the 13th overall pick in the second round of the 2020 rookie draft, was traded to the Kiwoom Heroes during the 2023 season.
Sources: Nate
