Actress Park Bo Young responded after facing intense online backlash for not speaking out about the recent controversy over vote shortages in South Korea and protests at the Jamsil vote counting center.
His short response, shared via a fan communication platform on June 7, 2026 (KST), quickly spread online and sparked even more heated reactions.
The controversy began after several polling stations in Seoul, including the Gangnam, Gwangjin and Songpa areas, ran out of ballots during the June 3 local elections, Koreaboo reported. Some voters were forced to wait, while others were unable to vote.
Protests ensued in Songpa’s Jamsil 7-dong, with demonstrators blocking the removal of ballot boxes and calling for a new election. The situation became more tense near the Olympic Park handball gym, the area’s vote counting center.
Amid growing criticism of public figures, Park Bo Young’s social media accounts have been flooded with comments calling for her to speak out.
Some users pointed to his past support for political protests, arguing that he should take a similar stance on the current issue. Others have accused her of being inconsistent in her public engagement.
🔥 Park Bo-young called protesters “strange”: now his Instagram is a war zone.
Fans-turned-haters flooded her comments with insults, calling her a “left-wing bitch.”
Is this justified reaction or cancel culture excessive? #ParkBoYoung #Kdrama #Kpop pic.twitter.com/MywSOTIBC6
— The Signal 📡 (@signal_daily_) June 7, 2026
Park Bo Young Faces Backlash
According to KPopHit, in response, Park addressed fans directly, writing, “I really like you guys too. Have a nice day today,” offering a calm message amid the online tension. She later added that she was not bothered by the criticism, referring to some commentators in blunt terms.
“Haha. I only realized this after seeing the messages about it. What a bunch of weirdos. Don’t worry. (I’m not that affected…)” — Park Bo Young
His comments did not reduce the backlash. Instead, more and more users continued to leave hostile messages, criticizing her for not addressing the issue publicly. Some called for him to comment on the shortage of votes, while others accused celebrities of “selective justice” based on the protests they support.
The situation has also attracted attention because other celebrities, including IU, Lee Dong Wook and Girls’ Generation’s Yuri, have reportedly faced similar requests from online users to take a public stand or show support in relation to the protests.
