Director’s Rude Remarks About Popular Actor’s Weight Triggers Massive Backlash

Recently, a video clip of The King’s Warden director Jang Hang Jun and singer and actor Park Jihoon went viral online.

In a recent episode of WANNA ONE GO: Back to Base, the director makes a surprise visit to meet Park Jihoon. However, he mentions Park’s weight again, garnering criticism online.

Director: You look like you’ve gained a bit of weight.

Park Jihoon: I was on holiday for a while.

What the fuck is this man’s problem can he GET A LIFE WHAT IS WRONG WITH HIM STOP ALLOWING HIM NEAR JIHOON pic.twitter.com/52c80aBzTd

— 🌙 (@lunallegrx) May 12, 2026

Previously, the director shared his honest first impression of Park, stating that he was concerned after seeing Park in a heavier state, unlike the character he had seen in his previous project.

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Netizens also called out the director, agreeing it was unnecessary to mention such a sensitive topic.

• “People might understand if you mention it once during filming, but it’s unnecessary to continuously mention it every time.”
• “He needs to know when to stop.”
• “It doesn’t look good if you keep bringing it up like that.”
• “I hate people who think it’s ok to be disrespectful because you are close. Who cares if he gains weight? The film is complete.”
• “We can understand if you mention it during the film promotions, but why would you continue to bring it up even after the movie has premiered and has done well?”
• “I hate the wording of saying gaining weight doesn’t look good. It’s already rude to say it in private, but to say it on a broadcast more than once is so disrespectful.”
• “This is a bit…and it doesn’t look like he’s saying it because of his acting role.”