Recently, NewJeans’ Minji posted an official apology letter through the fan community platform regarding an incident that happened during a previous live broadcast.
Hello, this is Minji.
Since my debut, so many people have shown interest and love, so I am always grateful to be able to take on activities. During a live broadcast on January 2, my tone and attitude caused discomfort to the viewers. I am truly sorry to the Bunnies who must have been surprised and hurt that I showed a bad attitude during a live broadcast where I usually communicate naturally and comfortably.Last winter, I knew what kind of reaction I had when I said I didn’t know what kalguksu was. I’m a picky eater and have never tried kalguksu before, so I thought about the type and taste of kalguksu and before I knew it, I thought to myself, ‘what is kalguksu (knife-cut noodles)?’ I ended up saying it to myself, and didn’t know that there might be a misunderstanding. I wanted to give a clear explanation, but I thought it felt like water had already been spilled and it would calm down over time.
However, as time passed, more comments were made against my judgment, even my relationship with the members was mentioned, and I received strange misunderstandings, which continued to harass me knowingly or unknowingly for a year.
— NewJeans’ Minji
She revealed that she learned a lot through this experience and will be more careful with her words and actions going forward.
So I gave an explanation out of frustration, but I am also reflecting a lot on myself for disappointing you with my very immature attitude. Through this incident, I thought about it a lot during my vacation and talked to people around me about the responsibility of my every word, and I learned a lot. I will be more careful and attentive so as not to repeat the same mistake. I would like to once again express my apologies to the Bunnies who must have felt uncomfortable and embarrassed while watching the live broadcast.
— NewJeans’ Minji
Fans, however, felt that an apology letter wasn’t even necessary for something like this.
Minji shouldn’t have to apologize because knetz are fucking ridiculous and so hard to please.
Just because she didn’t know a food or had a “tone,” you have to harass her for a whole year? Knetz are the worst. https://t.co/PJqFkv2tZQ
— Knuxxburg (@KnuxxJeans) January 16, 2024
all this bc she didnt know what a certain food was… im fucking pissed knetz are going to hell https://t.co/T8CR6d9Ta1
— mio 🎀 (@lsfrmer) January 16, 2024
Thank you for always think about us. I feel like you don't even owe them apology but i respect you for doing this. Life is about learning and become a better person every day. The only thing i can do is always support you. Also, BUNNIES LOVE YOU MINJI💙💙#WeLoveYouMinji https://t.co/wGbpQj9DEj pic.twitter.com/h8uYOkEn3l
— Ann (@terminjiminji) January 16, 2024
knetz bullied and harassed a girl for a whole just because she said she had never tried kalguksu…you people are FREAKING SICK https://t.co/B47k3Z6uFC pic.twitter.com/qOybkD1oxF
— hn ❆NJWMX❆ (@PhamJobss) January 16, 2024
Please can y’all go write nice message to Minji ? Tell her how much we love her and how this situation is NOT her fault. She needs to know it. this apologies is making me so mad cause she didn’t do anything wrong but be comfortable with her fans ! https://t.co/p0Yx0otJlU pic.twitter.com/mEnRVyZdhR
— Seysey =͟͟͞͞♡ ᙏ̤̫ (@Hopesey1) January 16, 2024
Previously, Minji stated in a live broadcast that she didn’t know what kalguksu was and received backlash from K-Netizens for her response.
[TJ통신] 마라탕 비빔국수에 이어 칼국수를 안먹어봤다고 말해서 컨셉질 오진다고 까인 민지당 급발진 다소 무리한 해명해서 다른 멤버들도 당황한 모습 pic.twitter.com/DrGbzskQsc
— 1984 (@whathislifefor) January 13, 2024
What are your thoughts on this?
