The 81st Golden Globes were held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on the 7th (local time). Comedian Joe Koy, who hosted the awards ceremony, is receiving criticism for making uncomfortable comments about the movie 'Barbie.'
Jo Koy described 'Barbie' as "a movie made of plastic dolls with big breasts." He added, "I enjoyed watching Barbie," and added, "I hope you don't think of me as a strange person. It's strange that I'm attracted to plastic dolls," adding to the chilly atmosphere at the scene.
Accordingly, 'The New York Times' commented, "His joke was a bad moment at this year's Golden Globe Awards," and 'Time' said, "This year's Golden Globe Awards was an opportunity to overcome the recent controversy and regain its former status, but the host made it difficult. “He criticized.
Additionally, 'Time' reported, "Few people defended Koi's joke, and most felt angry. He said uncomfortable things and failed to convey the emotion of the awards ceremony."
Ten Asia Reporter Kim Seo-yoon seogugu@tenasia.co.kr