[KBSDrama Awards] Kim Jong Hyun's apology was not for nominating Seohyun (Girls' Generation)... ”I apologize for my bad behavior”

Actor Kim Jong Hyun has apologized for the criticism he received six years ago. On the afternoon of the 11th, he made the announcement at the KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, where he held a press conference titled "2024
The event was hosted by Seong Kyu (INFINITE), Seohyun (Girls' Generation), and Moon Sang Min.
Kim Jong Hyun won the top male award for "Tarimi Family."
Kim Jong Hyun indirectly addressed the controversy over his past attitude, saying, "I know very well how lacking and inadequate I am.
In fact, until a few years ago, I thought I would never be able to act again. There were various reasons. It is natural to express gratitude when receiving an award, but true gratitude comes without reflection on the past.
He then turned his head 90 degrees to the audience and said, "I have hurt you with my very bad past actions and I apologize with a frown. I don't think this is the end or that I've been forgiven."
Earlier, after the recording of the "2024 KBS Drama Awards," a netizen apologized for Kim Jong Hyun's past behavior, saying that he had been in a relationship with his co-star Sohyeon at the time.
This caused further controversy as Kim Jong Hyun was apologizing to Seohyun, but this was not true. Kim Jong Hyun apologized to the audience, not to Seohyun.
Meanwhile, Kim Jong Hyun starred opposite Seohyun in the 2018 TV series "Time."
However, during the photo session, he refused to link arms with Seohyun, got off the train, and was embroiled in controversy for his behavior.
The background to this was the growing suspicion that his then-girlfriend Seo Yeji had been gaslighting him, and Kim Jong Hyun was accused of being the so-called "Kim
He was called "Taktak" and the label stuck with him for six years.