Seoul Drama Awards has offered an official apology to N.Flying member Yoo Hwesung for a mishap that led to a last-minute cancellation of his performance. Hwesung The 2024 Seoul Drama Awards took place on September 25, KST. Artists like NMIXX, ZEROBASEONE, and Hwesung were scheduled to perform at the event. While NMIXX opened the first […]
Popular Actress Suddenly Apologizes For Being A “Homewrecker”
Actress Han Jae Yi apologized for homewrecking. Han Jae Yi On September 20, Han Jae Yi apologized to fans of K-Drama Good Partner for her villainous character, Choi Sa Ra, who in the show is a homewrecker and all-around horrible person. Han Jae Yi playing Choi Sa Ra in Good Partner In an apology released […]
Telegram Deletes And Apologizes For Deepfake Porn—But Koreans Are Far From Impressed
Amid the deeply concerning scandal over deepfake porn—impacting both non-celebrities and celebrities alike, Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCSC) received an email from Telegram‘s East Asia representative apologizing for the “illicit content on the platform.” 200+ Female Idols Found In Deepfake Porn, Netizens Disgusted On September 3, 2024 (KST), South Korean news outlets reported that Telegram had […]
Beloved Actor Suddenly Apologizes For “Cheating” On Top Actresses
Actor Ji Seung Hyun apologized again for “Cheating.” Ji Seung Hyun | Ilgan Sports On August 30, the actor’s agency Big Whale Entertainment uploaded a video showing the actor apologizing. In the video, the actor playfully apologizes for a previous video in which he apologized to actresses Jang Na Ra and Han Jae Yi after […]
LE SSERAFIM’s Eunchae Officially Apologizes For Student “Mocking” Controversy
On August 29, LE SSERAFIM held a showcase in Seoul for their fourth mini album, Crazy. This is the group’s first comeback in six months since their third album, Easy, released in February. In particular, Eunchae apologized for her past “mocking” remarks about students she had made. I thought about it comfortably without knowing it […]
JTBC Officially Apologizes For CCTV Misreport Regarding BTS Suga’s DUI
This article is part of our coverage of BTS Suga’s DUI Case. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. BTS‘s Suga was previously involved in a drunk driving controversy. Reports from various Korean news sources revealed that he was found collapsed on the ground in Hannam-dong. A patrolling police officer, noticing the […]
WEi’s Junseo Apologizes For Inappropriate Behavior On Important Korean Holiday
Recently, WEi’s Junseo received backlash for posting replies in Japanese on the fan community app Bubble. This blew up because it happened on an important Korean holiday. “Gwangbokjeol” is a public holiday celebrated every year on August 15. It commemorates the liberation of Korea from Japanese rule in 1945. On August 15, he replied to […]
TXT’s Yeonjun Apologizes For “Inappropriate” Instagram Post
On August 15, 2024, TXT‘s Yeonjun uploaded photos of himself to his personal Instagram account. Yeonjun | @yawnzzn/Instagram Yet, almost as soon as he posted them, they were deleted. They were removed within just minutes of being posted. | @yawnzzn/Instagram | @yawnzzn/Instagram While the photos initially appeared non-problematic, they were problematic for many. The context […]
Popular Actress Apologizes To The Public For Her Marriage-Ending Affair
Japanese actress Hirosue Ryoko has apologized for her previous affair. Hirosue Ryoko | @ryoko_hirosue_official/Instagram In June 2023, Hirosue Ryoko, known as the “Nation’s Daughter,” was exposed for having an affair with celebrity chef Toba Shusaku. After initially denying the affair, the actress admitted to it a week after the rumors began to circulate. Toba Shusaku […]
BigHit Music Officially Apologizes For Releasing Misinformation About BTS Suga’s Drunk Driving Incident
On August 7, 2024, BTS‘s Suga was caught drunk driving an electric scooter. Public criticism ensued when it was later found out that BigHit Music and Suga’s initial statements both claimed that he had been riding an electric kickboard. CCTV footage later showed that he had been riding an electric scooter. The latter is much […]
(G)I-DLE’s Miyeon Adorably Apologizes To BTS’s Jungkook
(G)I-DLE‘s Miyeon has adorably apologized to BTS‘s Jungkook. (G)I-DLE’s Miyeon | @noodle.zip/Instagram BTS’s Jungkook | @jungkook.97.Instagram On July 18, ahead of a special anniversary episode of M Countdown, Miyeon appeared on the weekly Waiting Room live with the MCs RIIZE‘s Sohee, ZEROBASEONE‘s Hanbin, and BOYNEXTDOOR‘s Jaehyun. [Video could not be displayed] Of course, Miyeon was the previous […]
Fourth Gen Female Idol Apologizes For Being Spotted With Handsome Male Friend — Netizens React In The Most Unexpected Way
Fourth-generation female idol SECRET NUMBER‘s Soodam recently apologized after being spotted with a male friend at a baseball game, but netizens had surprising reactions to the interactions. SECRET NUMBER’s Soodam | @l__dami_/Instagram Recently, Soodam shared some photos looking absolutely beautiful at a baseball game in Korea. | @l__dami_/Instagram | @l__dami_/Instagram | @l__dami_/Instagram Yet, GIFs had […]
Fromis_9’s Chaeyoung Apologizes For Heartbreaking Messages To Fans
Less than 24 hours ago, fromis_9‘s Chaeyoung worried fans after sending messages to them on Weverse regarding the group’s long hiatus period. Chaeyoung (fromis_9) I wanna change my Weverse profile picture. I wanna promote soon so that I can change it to a promotion (comeback teaser) picture. Why is it that we’re always… I wanna promote… Why are […]
Super Junior Ryeowook’s Fiancé Apologizes On Instagram Following Marriage Announcement
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Ari — former TAHITI member and beloved actress — addressed her fans after the recent announcement of her upcoming marriage to Super Junior‘s Ryeowook. | @ari_sun0/Instagram The former idol shared that while she feels a newfound warmth in her heart and is excited to embark on this new chapter in […]
NCT’s Doyoung Apologizes After K-Pop Fans Find His Request “Disrespectful”
Following the successful release of his first-ever solo album, YOUTH, on April 22, 2024 (KST), NCT member Doyoung has found himself in hot waters over a “request” deemed inappropriate. NCT’s Doyoung | @NCTsmtown/X Celebrating “Beginning,” Doyoung’s original work, on MelOn, the idol commented in a chat with his fans that he’d like to hear the song in other […]
Fashion Brand Auctions Out Stray Kids’ Used Clothing, Publicly Apologizes After Severe Backlash
A brand that worked with Stray Kids is now under fire for auctioning out their clothes. [Video could not be displayed]Stray Kids in a shoot for SLBS SLBS is a fashion and accessories company that has released multiple products in collaboration with Stray Kids. Last month, they announced that they will be holding fanmeeting with […]
TXT’s Yeonjun Apologizes After “Deja Vu” Live Encore On “M!Countdown” Earns Criticism
Recently, TXT returned with “Deja Vu” and have since been promoting the track. This includes attending music shows like M! Countdown, where the group won their second award for the track up against HYBE labelmates ILLIT. (left to right) ILLIT and TXT. | Mnet Like many music show wins, TXT participated in the customary live encore following […]
EDAM Entertainment Apologizes To Fan Who Was Mistaken For A Fraudulent Ticket Trader
Recently, IU’s agency EDAM Entertainment received much criticism for the way they handled her Seoul concert. A fan ended up being turned down after scoring tickets to the show, and how the agency handled the situation caused much disappointment among fans. Proof of membership and reservation. | theqoo EDAM asked a fan to prove it […]
BIGHIT MUSIC Apologizes For Blunder During BTS J-Hope’s Listening Party, But Fans Are Unimpressed
Recently, BIGHIT MUSIC came under fire for multiple blunders regarding the listening party for BTS J-Hope‘s new album, HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1. Not only did the posts promoting the listening party initially have the wrong dates (and weren’t fixed for nine hours), but the wrong promotional link was shared during the listening party and wasn’t fixed for an […]
Han So Hee Reportedly Apologizes To Ryu Jun Yeol…But The Apology Gets Deleted
Actors Han So Hee and Ryu Jun Yeol recently announced their breakup less than two weeks after going public with their romance. While the relationship itself was tumultuous, their separation has not been any less chaotic. Han So Hee | @xeesoxee/Instagram Ryu Jun Yeol Han So Hee | @ ryusdb/Instagram Right before the breakup was […]
Han So Hee Personally Confirms Relationship With Ryu Jun Yeol, Apologizes To Hyeri
Actress Han So Hee has personally confirmed she is in a relationship with Ryu Jun Yeol. In a lengthy post shared on her personal blog, Han So Hee confirmed she is indeed in a relationship with Ryu Jun Yeol and also apologized to Hyeri. Hello, everyone. Some of you may have been surprised or hurt […]
BTOB’s Minhyuk Apologizes For Comments About Korea’s Declining Birth Rate
Previously, BTOB’s Minhyuk was under fire for the messages he sent through a fan community platform. He had messaged fans about attending his friend’s wedding and mentioned the birth rate. Minhyuk’s messages | fromm Minhyuk: There have been so many weddings. Minhyuk: Everyone is getting married. Minhyuk: Please contribute to the birthrate, my friends. Minhyuk: […]
ENHYPEN’s Ni-ki Apologizes For Comments About Korea’s Independence Movement Day, But Netizens Are Not Impressed
ENHYPEN Ni-ki‘s apology over recent comments has not been met well. ENHYPEN’s Ni-ki On February 29, Ni-ki posted on Weverse, encouraging fans to make it through the week as the weekend was approaching soon. The post included the caption and a scenic photo. | Weverse As long as you hang in there for tomorrow, it’ll […]
Former Idol Apologizes After Her Post About aespa Karina’s Dating News With Lee Jae Wook
A former idol has apologized after being accused of mocking the dating news between aespa‘s Karina and actor Lee Jae Wook. The photos of Lee Jae Wook and aespa’s Karina posted by Dispatch On February 28, former OH MY GIRL member JinE shared an Instagram story, and it gained attention because the caption read, “karina karina karina nanrina (there’s […]
4th-Generation Idol Apologizes For Being A Young Adult And Visiting A Club With His Friends
Fourth generation K-Pop Idol, TEMPEST‘s Hwarang, has apologized through his agency for visiting a club. In a X post that went viral, a user posted a clip from a video call fan meeting, where the fan stated they saw Hwarang at a club with other idols. The fan stated that Hwarang went to clubs with […]