Kim Jung Hyun Faces More Backlash For Making A Public Apology
According to SPOTV News, actor Kim Jung Hyun personally apologized for his past actions at the “2024 KBS Drama Awards,” which were held in private and to be pre-recorded and broadcast later.
In 2018, he stirred controversy by refusing intimate scenes with his co-star, Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun, in the MBC K-Drama Time.
After tweets slammed the actor for being late and selfish for his apology, fans quickly understood it to be related to his past scandal.
김정현은 대체 무슨 생각으로 본인 수상소감 도중에 엠씨 보는 중인 서현한테 사과한 거? ㅋㅋ 본인은 내려가서 박수치면 그만일 스케쥴이고 계속해서 진행해야 하는데 느닷없이 사적인 일 언급당한 상대방 생각은 진짜 조금도 안 하는 거 대단 ㅋㅋ 이렇게까지 느려터지고 이기적인 사과 처음 봄
— 해 (@aboutloveknot) December 31, 2024
What was Kim Jung Hyun thinking when he apologized to Seohyun, who was hosting, during his own acceptance speech? LOL. For him, it might have been an event that he can forget about once he steps off the stage. But for Seohyun, she has to keep hosting. He didn’t even consider for a second how his bringing up of a personal matter might affect her. Truly impressive, LOL. I have never seen such a late and selfish apology.
— @aboutloveknot/X
Although fans who attended the pre-recording of the show attested to what he said on stage, discord over what was said continued among fans.
Six years after the incident, he personally apologized on stage at the award ceremony. According to SPOTV NEWS, although he did not specify any names, he stated, “I reflect on many things. My heart was heavy for a long time. I wanted to apologize.”
Korean netizens felt that he was disrespectful with this matter even until the end.
- “A public apology only after six years…he should have done it sooner.”
- “His apology is even violent.”
- “He is rude until the end.”
- “He is so rude and does not have an ounce of respect for the victim. This is just his level as a person.”
- “His attitude hasn’t changed then and now.”
Although he has made statements and apologized for his mistakes, this is the first time he has apologized in person at an official event. With this, attention is focused on whether the apology will be aired.
