[Full text] Felix of ”Stray Kids” apologizes for mentioning Japanese song on Liberation Day... ”I am deeply remorseful”

Boy group Stray Kids' Felix posted an apology in relation to his reference to a Japanese song on Korea's Gwangbokjeol.

On the 15th August, Felix said, "First of all, I apologise to all people including my fans who were disappointed by my careless appearance."

Felix apologised, saying, "I mentioned the Japanese song when I was talking about the short challenge with my fans through my personal community at dawn on 15 August" and "I sincerely apologise for showing a lack of discretion on the important Kwangbok Festival".

He added "I deeply regret my lack of historical awareness. I am lacking in some areas, and I will study, think and act further and be careful not to repeat such a thing", he added.

On the same day, on the paid fan communication platform 'bubble', Felix made a controversial reference to the Japanese animation challenge on the day of Kwangbokyong.

Below is the full text of 'Stray Kids' Felix's position.

First of all, I apologise to everyone, including my fans, who were disappointed by my careless appearance.

I mentioned the Japanese song at dawn on the 15th August when I was discussing the Short Challenge with fans through my personal community. I sincerely apologise for my careless appearance on the important Kwangbok Festival.

I deeply regret my lack of historical awareness. I am usually deficient in some areas, and I will study, think and act accordingly, and be careful not to repeat such a thing.

I am truly sorry.