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Shocking: Mo Tae-bum Tells Girlfriend’s Friend to Call Him “Oppa,” ‘Lessons for a Groom’ Draws Major Backlash

‘Lessons for a Groom’ Episodes 41 & 42 highlight goes viral after Mo Tae-bum’s divisive comment about being called “oppa”

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Viewers are buzzing after a viral moment on Channel A’s hit program ‘Lessons for a Groom,’ where Mo Tae-bum urged his girlfriend’s friend to call him “oppa” (a term women use in Korean for an older male or boyfriend), igniting instant controversy.

The clip was uploaded on March 17, 2026, to the official YouTube channel play Channel A.

In the Episodes 41 & 42 highlight reel, beyond Mo Tae-bum’s headline-making remark, a slew of segments kept viewers hooked, including ‘Sarangjji Is the Star,’ ‘Ramen Expert Lee Sang-jun,’ and a playful ‘Fruit-Cutting Operation.’

Mo Tae-bum’s push for the girlfriend’s friend to address him as “oppa” quickly spread online, sparking heated debate over whether the request crossed a line and was appropriate at all.

Known for candid and bold remarks on various shows, Mo once again drew intense reactions—this time more sharply than before. ‘Lessons for a Groom’ kicks off a new season on March 19 at 10 p.m., promising even more evolved entertainment.

(Related article: Channel A’s ‘Lessons for a Groom’ Heats Up the Internet Yet Again)

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