Rookie actor Lee So-han's series of apologies have been controversial, drawing attention away from a now-deleted intimate video he allegedly posted “by mistake.” In his statement, Lee So-han expressed regret over the video incident, saying it was caused by a night of drinking with his friends at his fellow artist Bang Ye-dam's studio.
“My short explanation out of fear and apologies seems to have caused controversy, so I'm gathering courage to post it again. My close friends and I visited Yedam's studio and listened to music together. I like watching movies and drinking alcohol.Yesterday, five of us got together and drank, and Yedam and one drunk friend returned home after midnight,'' Koreaboo reported.
He added, “My remaining friends and I had a few more drinks, and I accidentally posted a recent performance video to my public account instead of my private account.'' This is not an illegally shot video of any kind. As someone who dreams of becoming an actor, I sincerely apologize for my immature actions. I would like to apologize to those who were offended by watching the video and to all the fans who support me. We will proceed with caution in the future. I would like to apologize again. ”
However, it was Bang Yedam's reaction, or lack thereof, that led to increased scrutiny over the incident. The former TREASURE member turned soloist released a short statement via his Instagram Story, expressing, “I am truly sorry for any concern…” The message has since disappeared from his account, but… A series of reactions occurred from the Korean K-Pop world. mania.
However, due to his apologetic tone, rumors surfaced that Bang Yedam may have been involved in the illegal recording allegations. This caused a sharp division of opinion among Koreans. Some have criticized Bang Yedam for not reporting the incident to the authorities, especially considering it happened in his personal space. Conversely, some argue that Bang Yedam apologized for inadvertently involving his studio in the situation and took appropriate action.
For those who are not familiar with the controversy, on May 2nd, Lee Seo Han shared a video of an intimate act on a sofa via her Instagram Story with the caption, “Breaking news.” Although it was quickly deleted within an hour, the video caused controversy as it was believed to have been recorded without the woman's consent. Adding fuel to the fire, speculation arose linking the scene to Bang Yedam's private studio, drawing attention to the similarities between the sofa in the video and the sofa Yedam previously introduced on a variety show.
“My short explanation out of fear and apologies seems to have caused controversy, so I'm gathering courage to post it again. My close friends and I visited Yedam's studio and listened to music together. I like watching movies and drinking alcohol.Yesterday, five of us got together and drank, and Yedam and one drunk friend returned home after midnight,'' Koreaboo reported.
He added, “My remaining friends and I had a few more drinks, and I accidentally posted a recent performance video to my public account instead of my private account.'' This is not an illegally shot video of any kind. As someone who dreams of becoming an actor, I sincerely apologize for my immature actions. I would like to apologize to those who were offended by watching the video and to all the fans who support me. We will proceed with caution in the future. I would like to apologize again. ”
However, it was Bang Yedam's reaction, or lack thereof, that led to increased scrutiny over the incident. The former TREASURE member turned soloist released a short statement via his Instagram Story, expressing, “I am truly sorry for any concern…” The message has since disappeared from his account, but… A series of reactions occurred from the Korean K-Pop world. mania.
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For those who are not familiar with the controversy, on May 2nd, Lee Seo Han shared a video of an intimate act on a sofa via her Instagram Story with the caption, “Breaking news.” Although it was quickly deleted within an hour, the video caused controversy as it was believed to have been recorded without the woman's consent. Adding fuel to the fire, speculation arose linking the scene to Bang Yedam's private studio, drawing attention to the similarities between the sofa in the video and the sofa Yedam previously introduced on a variety show.