"When he was hungry, Do Kyung-wan took care of me... the aftermath of Kim Jin-woong's apology still lingers."
The aftermath of KBS announcer Kim Jin-woong's 'sub remark' is not easily calming down.
During the broadcast of KBS 2TV's entertainment show 'Boss's ears are donkey ears' aired on the 24th, announcer Kim Jin-woong found himself at the center of controversy after saying in a conversation with a marriage agency official, "I can't live like senior Do Kyung-wan. I can't live as someone's sub."
This remark quickly sparked criticism that he was effectively referring to Do Kyung-wan as a subordinate to Jang Yoon-jung, and Jang publicly expressed her displeasure, further igniting the controversy.
Immediately after the broadcast, Jang Yoon-jung wrote on social media, "We have no friendship... haha. Words or actions that make the other party unable to laugh can't be disguised as jokes or pranks. There is no sub among family," delivering a sharp rebuke. Although she did not directly mention names, it was essentially a rebuttal aimed at Kim Jin-woong.
Ultimately, announcer Kim Jin-woong posted a lengthy apology on social media on the 25th. He apologized, saying, "I am sorry for causing concern to seniors Do Kyung-wan and Jang Yoon-jung with my careless remark," adding, "Senior Do Kyung-wan has been someone who warmly took care of me whenever I was hungry since my days working in the region. Nevertheless, I caused significant trouble." He also stated that he conveyed his apology personally to Jang Yoon-jung.
In response, Jang Yoon-jung accepted Kim Jin-woong's apologies, saying, "I received a message from an unknown number conveying an apology. It must have taken courage, so I felt I should accept it thinking of that heart." She added, "I am grateful that many people resonated with my writing. I won't say much. I hope for good fortune in your future," exhibiting a generous attitude.
However, public sentiment remains cold. In particular, while Do Kyung-wan has humorously referred to himself as 'the husband of the queen of trot' in various entertainment shows in the past, the emergence of the term 'sub' from a junior with whom he has no connection is being criticized as crossing the line. Some are continuing to criticize Kim Jin-woong, stating, "If you know Do Kyung-wan's true character, you would never say such a thing," indicating that backlash is expected to continue.
In the meantime, KBS has stopped replaying the segment that included the controversial scene.
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