Even though it's a variety show, it was truly an impolite remark.
Kim Jin-woong, an announcer, is facing backlash for an unfortunate comment directed at his senior, Do Kyung-wan. He made a comment toward Do Kyung-wan that implied his wife was 'Jang Yoon-jung's sub.' Jang Yoon-jung publicly expressed her displeasure, and as the controversy escalated, Kim Jin-woong personally apologized and took steps to resolve the situation.
On the 24th, Jang Yoon-jung posted a photo that captured her comment and the article title, saying, 'We have no acquaintance…. Haha…. Words or actions that the other party cannot laugh at cannot be packaged as 'jokes' or 'pranks.' There is no 'sub' among family.'
The photo contained article titles such as 'Can't live as a wife's 'sub' like Do Kyung-wan.. junior anchor causing 'anti-establishment' uproar' and 'Do Kyung-wan's blessing leads to a 12 billion won house, Kim Jin-woong says, 'I can't live like that,'' highlighting comments made about Do Kyung-wan that were reported in the press.
On the show 'The Boss's Ears Are Donkey Ears' that aired that day, Kim Jin-woong followed senior announcer Um Ji-in to find a marriage information company. During an interview with the marriage information company, Kim Jin-woong said, 'I can't live like senior Do Kyung-wan,' and added, 'It may be a very rude word to my senior, but I cannot live as someone's sub.' This content sparked Jang Yoon-jung's direct expression of displeasure.
With Jang Yoon-jung's public critique, Kim Jin-woong's remarks have come under scrutiny, with many pointing out his carelessness. Responses indicate that, even for a variety show, the comments were excessively impolite and lacking in consideration. Furthermore, these remarks were not only rude to Do Kyung-wan but also to Jang Yoon-jung, resulting in a shared sentiment of sympathy toward her expressions of displeasure. There were also reactions highlighting that an announcer, who should build trust through words, left only disappointment with his thoughtless remarks.
However, Jang Yoon-jung forgave Kim Jin-woong, who stepped forward to apologize. On the same day, she posted a statement on her SNS again, saying, 'I am grateful to everyone who resonated with my post and eased my upset feelings. Thank you so much. A little while ago, I received a text from an unknown number, where they conveyed their apology by stating they had traced my number.'
At the same time, Jang Yoon-jung expressed, 'It must have taken courage to apologize, and I believe we must accept that apology in consideration of that feeling. I won't say much. I hope peace, happiness, and fortune accompany you in the future.'
Kim Jin-woong also posted on his SNS, 'I apologize for the careless remarks made during today's broadcast that caused concern to senior Do Kyung-wan and Jang Yoon-jung. I also apologize to any viewers and fans who felt discomfort because of this. I still lack experience, and it seems like a precious opportunity that has come to me, so I got carried away with eagerness and was not careful. As a result, I ended up saying what I should not have said.' He added, 'Especially since senior Do Kyung-wan was a warm senior who never hesitated to encourage me, even when I was working in the region, and would always tell me to contact him if I was hungry, I genuinely feel apologetic for causing great trouble. Through this incident, I have deeply realized how much thoughtless remarks can hurt. I will always keep a sense of caution to prevent this from happening again. I sincerely apologize.'
Jang Yoon-jung accepted the apology, but how Kim Jin-woong will recover the trust shaken by his careless remarks remains a challenge.
[Photo] Captured from KBS 2TV broadcast screen.
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