[Full text] ”New Jeans” MINJI finally apologizes for the year-long ”Kalguksu affair”... ”I acted immaturely”

MINJI of the Korean girl group "New Jeans" has finally apologized for the "Kalguksu affair".
On the 16th, MINJI posted a message titled "(
On January 2nd, on LIVE STREAM where I communicated with Bunnies (New Jeans fans), my speaking style and attitude made the viewers uncomfortable.
Ta. We apologize to all the Bunnies who were surprised and hurt because they seemed to have displayed a bad attitude during the LIVE STREAM where they communicated with the Bunnies in a natural and relaxed manner.
I'm really sorry," he apologized. She also said, ``Last winter (on my YouTube channel), I was surprised at how people reacted to my comment that I didn't know what Kalguksu was.
know. I'm a picky eater and have never eaten Kalguksu, and as I was thinking about the types and flavors of Kalguksu, I suddenly found myself asking, ``What is Kalguksu?'' ” I said to myself.
``Since I was talking to myself, I didn't think there would be any misunderstandings, so I wanted to give a clear explanation, but I had already thought that I would not return to Hikasuibon, and thought that things would calm down over time.'' ”
He explained the situation at the time. However, as time passed, different words were used, and people even mentioned his relationship with other members, which led to a difficult time. MINJI is
``I apologized with regret, but I am also very remorseful for disappointing myself with my very immature attitude,'' he said.
Through this conversation, I learned a lot, and it gave me an opportunity to reconsider the sense of responsibility that comes with just one word." Even so, he said, ``I need to be even more careful so I don't make the same mistake again.''
mean. I would like to once again express my apologies to all the Bunnies who felt uncomfortable after watching the LIVE STREAM."
Previously, MINJI appeared on the YouTube channel "ChimChakMan" in January last year and talked about picky eating.
When I was talking about Kalguksu, I muttered to myself, ``What is Kalguksu?'' After that, some netizens commented, ``There's no way you don't know about Kalguksu.''
'', ``Idol image management'', etc., and this affair has not disappeared for a year, and on the 2nd of this month, in a LIVE STREAM with the members, ``I'm going to stop saying that I don't eat anymore.''
. everyone. Do you think I don't know about Kalguksu? You think I don't know? everyone. Think twice. "I'm saying I don't know because I don't know," he said, pointing at the camera in an angry voice.
I stared. He then expressed his frustration, saying, ``Do you know how many types of kalguksu there are, what's in it, and what ingredients are in it?''
did. MINJI's angry explanation once again caused controversy. This time, his attitude led to controversy. As the controversy continued, MINJI ended up apologizing by leaving a letter of apology.
Some netizens expressed disappointment in her apology, saying, ``Is this really worth apologizing?'' and ``She's trying so hard for the people who posted malicious posts.''
Below is the full text of MINJI's apology for "New Jeans" Hello, this is MINJI. Since our debut, we have received a lot of interest and love from many people.
I am always grateful for this as I work. On the 2nd of this month, on LIVE STREAM where I communicated with Bunnies, my speaking style and attitude made the viewers uncomfortable.
. I am truly sorry to all the Bunnies who were surprised and hurt by my poor attitude during the LIVE STREAM, where I communicated naturally and easily with all the Bunnies.
. Last winter, I knew how people would react when I said that I didn't know what Kalguksu was.
I am a picky eater and have never eaten kalguksu.
As I was thinking about the types and flavors of soup, I couldn't help but ask myself, "What is Kalguksu?" Since I was talking to myself, I didn't know that there would be any misunderstandings, so I wanted to give a clear explanation.
However, I was already thinking that it would not return to Hizuibon, and thought that it would become quieter as time passed. However, as time passes, more and more words come to mind that differ from my judgment, and members
It seems that he had been suffering from strange misunderstandings for a year, even mentioning his relationship with her, and was making himself suffer without realizing it. Through this incident, I was worried a lot during my vacation, and I had many conversations with people around me.
Through this experience, I was able to reconsider the sense of responsibility that comes with every word I say, and I learned a lot. I will be more careful not to make the same mistake again.
To all the Bunnies who felt uncomfortable watching the LIVE STREAM, I would like to once again express my apologies.