Understand the recent controversy involving Sunwoo, member of The Boyz

This week, SunwooThe Boyz, and the agency that manages the career of idol and group, One Hundred, shared formal apology after controversy repercussions involving the artist and a security guard, who brought criticism to the singer’s behavior.

What happened?

The controversy gained shape with a public video of Sunwoo. In the images, released last week, Idol runs until he enters an elevator, but on the way, ends up leaving his airpods (wireless headphones) fall to the floor. Idol then shouts, “My airpods!” and a security guard ends up taking the headset and delivering the Sunwoo.

The problem is that, in the video, Sunwoo It is not seen thanking the security guard, leading him to receive criticism for supposedly not to be grateful for the kindness and not taking the fallen item himself – one of them, even came from the actress and member of the After School and Unit Orange Caramel,Nanawhich claimed that the artist should be punished by the action.

In the Weversse she wrote, “He saw that he had dropped his airpods and shouted, ‘My airpods!’ So that everyone around could hear.

No, that’s not what I saw in the video. But I may also be mistaken. Anyone can be misunderstood, depending on the situation. That’s why I watched the video several times.

I don’t know who he is, but if someone like that were by my side, I would have said exactly the same thing. I would have said, ‘You need a lesson.’ And it would probably have added, ‘Where did you learn to act like this?’ “

As a result, Sunwoo He clarified what happened on a fan messaging platform, where he stated that, although he was not captured in the video, he bowed before the security guard (common gesture of thanks in South Korea) and thanked it, but also recognizes that, by the images, his behavior could suffer different interpretations.

However, the comments did not cease, leading One Hundred to position themselves on the subject, lamenting the incident and assuming the controversy, ensuring that they will do their best so that situations like this will not repeat themselves. In addition, they claimed that they will take legal measures against rumors and malicious comments about the artist.

Read the translation:

Hello, here is One Hundred.

We are aware that in recent days, the member of The Boyz, Sunwoo, has been involved in controversy in the media and in various online communities.

First, we apologize for the fact that we did not admit this issue related to the character of our artist.

We are deeply aware that what is shown about Sunwoo in the video can generate controversy over your character. Sunwoo also calmly reflected [sobre seu comportamento] After talking to us.

However, we regret that the situation is currently developing in a different direction than we and the artist had reflected. We profoundly regretted no longer active in our management before this type of incident, as well as the fact that our artist has behaved unrefinedly.

All artists in our agency must be managed and at the same time receive protection from our company. This controversy about Sunwoo’s character is entirely the fault of our company, and the artist is also reflecting on things he was not aware of before. Based on communication with our artists, we will do our best to ensure that such an error does not repeat itself. Once again, we lower our heads on apology.

Finally, to protect our artist, we can’t just sit down watching malicious and unfounded comments on this situation. We inform you that we are preparing to take severe legal measures in response to [esses comentários maliciosos].

Already on the night of last Monday, 14, was Sunwoo who personally apologized for what happened. He states that his intentions have been distorted, and that he does not say that to be exempt from guilt, but will do his best to prove that he is not the person who believe he is because of the controversy.

The full statement says:

“Hello, here is Sunwoo from The Boyz.

I apologize for the delay in writing this. I have reflected on how to express my thoughts and feelings sincerely, and I was worried about writing something that doesn’t come from the heart.

Firstly, I believe many of you may be feeling exhausted. I have repeatedly reflected on my words and errors.

Due to my thoughts and personal words, which lacked rationality, the intention behind what I wanted to convey was distorted. Even without any intention, I was not aware of my words and actions, which led those who heard me to feel hurt by what I said and did while I was dominated by emotion. So I ask sincere excuses.

I want to make it clear that this is not a message written just to overcome this situation. From the beginning, I had no maturity to respond properly. And when trying to defend myself from the pain caused by hard criticism, I ended up hurting many other people with my words and behavior.

I don’t just want to ask for forgiveness, nor am I saying that I was misunderstood. If someone noticed me in a certain way, then I must recognize that maybe I really was that kind of person to that person. What I need to do now is prove – to yourself and myself – that I am not that person, that I am someone who really values ​​people, relationships and hearts. Even if I take time, I will show you this.

Finally, this message is my sincere apology to those who criticized me for my mistakes and immaturity, those who felt hurt and uncomfortable with my actions and everyone around me who continue to show me love. I hope this letter transmits my heart without misunderstandings.

Once again, I apologize deep to everyone who was hurt and uncomfortable because of my immature response.

And for the BS who gave me their love, I really feel a lot.

With sincerity,

Sunwoo. “