Na Bo-ram faces embarrassing airport incident in Japan

Comedian Na Bo-ram experienced an unexpected and embarrassing commotion at a security checkpoint in a Japanese airport. The situation escalated uncontrollably when the love gel she purchased in Japan ran afoul of international liquid carry-on regulations, and coincidentally, Koreans nearby recognized her. Ultimately, Na Bo-ram shouted to Kim Hae-joon, who was standing further away, "Oppa, please throw it away," a single phrase that became the decisive moment drawing everyone's attention.

The story was revealed on the YouTube channel Zzanbro on the 21st. While Shin Dong-yup and Jeong Ho-cheol were conversing with Kim Hae-joon, Kim Yong-myung, Na Bo-ram, and Kang Yu-mi, the topic of Na Bo-ram's rapidly rising popularity came up, prompting Kim Hae-joon to share the absurd episode from Japan. Kim Hae-joon noted, "People recognize her so much since 'Romantic Couple,' and they even recognized her in Japan."

The incident Na Bo-ram faced in Japan was connected to the filming of 'Romantic Couple.' Having even made a passport for the filming in Japan, Na Bo-ram spent free time with Kim Hae-joon exploring the adult products section at Don Quijote, where she coincidentally ran into an acquaintance from Meta Comedy. She eventually purchased the love gel recommended by her acquaintance, but the trouble began the moment she prepared to return to South Korea.

At the airport security checkpoint on her way home, the product violated liquid regulations, leading to a separate inspection for Na Bo-ram. What made it even more awkward was the presence of Koreans nearby. According to Kim Hae-joon, Koreans passing through the checkpoint recognized Na Bo-ram, and as the word 'love gel' was heard during the security process, her situation was fully exposed to those around her.

Panicked, Na Bo-ram shouted toward Kim Hae-joon, who was standing at a distance, "Oppa, please throw it away," which only made the situation larger. Kim Hae-joon recalled that the Koreans who heard those words stared even more. Since they are close, Kim Hae-joon jokingly tried to cover for her by telling the security officer, "It's hair gel," but the officer responded even louder, "No, no, love gel! Love gel!" causing all eyes to turn toward them at once.

The reason this absurd episode evokes laughter is also linked to Na Bo-ram's recently changed status. Na Bo-ram, who made a name for herself through tvN's 'Comedy Big League' in 2018, has been active in sketch comedy and YouTube content based on Meta Comedy. This year, she significantly boosted her public recognition by playing the character Na Gyu-ri in Kim Hae-joon's 'Romantic Couple.' The middle-aged couple characters played by Kim Hae-joon and Na Bo-ram are expanding their reach beyond the internet into broadcasts and large-scale events.

Ultimately, this incident is more an example of sublimating the unexpected embarrassment a star faces in daily life into comedy, rather than being about the 'love gel' itself. While Na Bo-ram has grown her presence to the point where people recognize her even at Japanese airports, she had no choice but to shout "Oppa, please throw it away" at her most embarrassing moment. Attention is now focused on how far Na Bo-ram's popularity, which has hit a late peak with 'Romantic Couple,' will expand.