[‘Recently, ‘New Jinseunim’ (comedian Yoon Sung-ho), who gained popularity by remixing Buddhist scriptures with EDM music and performing DJ shows in monk attire, has received a cold reception in Malaysia.’,
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‘New Jinseunim’ Yoon Sung-ho DJing at the ‘2024 Seoul International Buddhist Expo’. /Provided by the 2024 Seoul International Buddhist Expo Office,
, ‘According to a report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on the 9th, Malaysian Member of Parliament Wicaksiong stated, “New Jinseunim’s performance has caused anger in the Malaysian Buddhist community by spreading a wrong perception of Buddhist values and teachings,” and added, “I agree with the Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia (YBAM) and the Malaysian Buddhist Sangha in demanding authorities to take action to prevent a Korean DJ from performing again at a dance club in Kuala Lumpur.”‘,
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, ‘It was reported that several complaints were filed with the Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia (YBAM) stating that New Jinseunim’s performance had made Buddhist lifestyle ‘harmful and disrespectful.”,
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, ‘The chairman of the Malaysian Chinese Association mentioned that “the controversial actions of New Jinseunim have hurt the Buddhist community as they come just two weeks before Vesak Day, a festival commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha.”‘,
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DJ New Jinseunim performing at a club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on the 3rd. /Facebook capture,
, ‘Earlier, on the 3rd, New Jinseunim performed at a dance club in Kuala Lumpur wearing monk robes. Videos of New Jinseunim’s performance were shared on various social media platforms.’,
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, ‘New Jinseunim is a controversial figure in the Korean Buddhist community. Ven. Jinwoo, the head of the Jogye Order, expressed his gratitude towards New Jinseunim during a press conference held in Jongno-gu, Seoul to mark Buddha’s Day, stating that “New Jinseunim played a pivotal role in bringing peace to the minds of young people, and I am thankful for that,” while presenting incense and a headset as a token of appreciation.’,
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, ‘New Jinseunim is scheduled to attend a lantern lighting ceremony on the 12th ahead of Buddha’s Day on the 15th.’,
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