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The controversy unfolds as a Japanese adult film actress is honored with an award representing Korean culture, stirring debates across the online community in the land of kimchi.
On November 30, the 31st Korean Cultural Entertainment Awards unfolded at the Yeouido 63 Building in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. The event aimed to celebrate diverse individuals in the entertainment industry, leaving a significant imprint in 2023 by bringing together numerous renowned figures and content creators.
A notable highlight among the honorees at the award ceremony is a Japanese adult film actress, Yuna Ogura, receiving the EMN Variety Program Award.
Introduced as Ogura (born in 1998), an adult film actress and YouTuber of Japanese nationality, recognized by the nickname 'everyone's girlfriend'.
In 2023, Ogura made the move to Korea for her career. She first captured the attention of Korean fans in an interview program with singer Tak Jae Hoon on YouTube. Additionally, she appeared on various other Korean YouTube variety shows, amassing a considerable number of new fans with her adorable face, alluring figure, and friendly personality.
On the same day of receiving the award, Ogura posted a photo kissing the commemorative cup with a caption: “I will continue to work harder in the future and show you many beautiful things. Thank you all.
In contrast to the enthusiastic mood of the beauty from the Land of the Rising Sun, a considerable number of South Koreans express negative reactions. They are infuriated that a Japanese adult film actress is receiving an award for Korean culture.
Netizens comment: “It seems like they had no one else to give the award to”, “What impact does she have on Korean culture and entertainment to receive an award? Not convincing”, “First time hearing about her. What influence does she have?”, “Absolutely crazy”, “I doubt the quality of this award ceremony”, “This is laughable”, “I guess if you make adult videos and do silly entertainment in another country, you can win awards”, “There are better choices”, “Is she a porn star?”, “What's happening to South Korea?”...
Additionally, some criticisms are directed at those who criticize Yuna Ogura in a biased manner.
“Congratulations to her! Becoming a JAV star is not the only thing she does. She fairly and equally won the award. She has worked diligently on Korean YouTube variety programs/videos. Becoming an adult entertainment artist is not a reason to deny her efforts in other jobs”, an opinion receiving much agreement.
