After a Netizen Files a Complaint over Park Bo Gum’s Remarks During the Recent Navy Concert, ROK Navy Answers “No Problem”

A netizen pointed out that how Park Bo Gum promoted his drama and film during the recent Navy concert can be considered a “profit-making activity.” In response, the ROK Navy made their official position, saying, “There’s no problem.”

“Park Bo Gum’s remarks at an event he attended yesterday came as he shared his updates with his fellow host,” said an official from the Navy. “According to the legal review, this isn’t a profit-making activity but just a happening.”

Yesterday, Park Bo Gum acted as a host at the 19th Korea Navy Hoguk Concert. During the event, he said, “I hope you fully enjoy the concert and afterward remember and join Record of Youth.” He also added, “Also, I hope you show great interest and love to Seobok, which will be released in December.”

After the concert ended, a netizen filed a civil complaint against Park Bo Gum’s remarks through a newspaper. He wrote, “I believe Private Park Bo Gum’s remarks go against Article 30 of the Framework Act on the Status and Service of Soldiers (Prohibition of profit-making activity and holding other jobs),” and added, “Since what he said is equal to actors appearing on entertainment shows to promote their works, his remarks that pursue profitability can affect the viewership and number of moviegoers. And this is extremely inappropriate.”

He also explained why he wrote the complaint, saying, “In the current reality, we cannot help but point out that such remarks by Private Park Bo Gum represent slack discipline in the Navy. I hope you will sternly punish Park Bo Gum, a Private who did ‘profit-making activity (promoting his works)’ during an official Navy event.”

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