South Korean broadcaster Jun Hyun Moo has shared how cruel comments about his body affected him early in his TV career. On the October 25, 2026 episode of KBS 2TV’s Boss in the Mirror, he said a malicious comment about his nipples made him seriously look into removal surgery. The doctor he consulted advised against the operation because of heavy bleeding risk.
The confession came during a talk with junior KBS announcers Kim Jin-woong and Lee Sang-cheol, according to Korean media reports. Kim Jin-woong spoke about feeling shaken after a live broadcast mistake. Jun Hyun Moo used his own experience to explain how harsh public feedback can affect a broadcaster.
Warning:This article discusses body image and online harassment.
What Jun Hyun Moo Said on Boss in the Mirror
Jun Hyun Moo started at KBS as an announcer before becoming a full-time television host. He is now one of South Korea’s most well-known variety personalities, with multiple entertainment awards to his name.
Jun Hyun Moo said the first hate comment he received was about his nipples. He recalled the message as: “Even his nipples are unlikable.” Another comment joked that his nipples stood out so much that a jacket could be hung from them.
“They said even my nipples were unlikable, so I actually looked into surgery to have them removed.” — Jun Hyun Moo
He said the comment was not a one-off. Most of the replies he read at the time focused on the same body part, which made him feel that viewers did not want to see him on screen.
The Comment That Led Him to a Doctor
The TV star said he looked into a real surgical procedure. A doctor warned him against it. The reason was simple: the operation could cause too much bleeding.
“The doctor told me it wasn’t recommended because there would be too much bleeding.” — Jun Hyun Moo
Jun Hyun Moo did not go through with the surgery. His story became one of the most talked-about moments in the episode, with the studio panel reacting with shock. The episode was Boss in the Mirror episode 378.
How the Comments Changed His Self-Care
The hurtful messages changed how Jun Hyun Moo managed his appearance. He said he began hair removal treatments and other procedures after reading repeated criticism.
“No matter how hard I worked on broadcasts, people who didn’t even know me kept criticizing my looks. That’s when I started taking care of myself, getting hair removal treatments and other procedures.” — Jun Hyun Moo
He also said he felt pressure to change because some viewers openly said they did not want to see him on TV. The Boss in the Mirror episode also included his memory of being mocked as a “monster” because of body hair. He said he had facial hair removal four times.
Studio Guests React to His Confession
Um Ji-in, a close friend of Jun Hyun Moo, said she knew he had worried about the comments but did not know how serious it was. Kim Sook also reacted with sympathy.
“I knew he had struggled with this, but I didn’t realize he had worried about it to this extent.” — Um Ji-in
“Imagine how much it must have affected him for him to actually look into surgery. We can laugh about it now because it’s all in the past.” — Kim Sook
The episode aired on KBS 2TV in South Korea. Jun Hyun Moo is a regular host on the show, which mixes workplace stories with personal revelations from its cast.
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Boss in the Mirror airs Sundays at 4:40 p.m. KST on KBS 2TV. KBS World TV shares selected clips from the show on its official YouTube channel. Full episodes and streaming options outside South Korea vary by region and platform.
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