Performance artist Poppin Hyun-jun is resigning from his professorship over inappropriate remarks and actions.
On the 13th, Poppin Hyun-jun said on his SNS, "As a professor, I apologize and state my position regarding the recent controversy involving the practical dance department at Baekseok Arts University raised online."
He bowed his head and said, "First, I sincerely apologize to the students. As an educator, I created a stern atmosphere through inappropriate remarks and actions, and I deeply reflect on causing sexual embarrassment regardless of intent. I want to make clear once again that there was absolutely no impure intention."
He added, "As responsibility for this, I am resigning today from my professorship in the practical dance department at Baekseok Arts University. Thank you for everything. I deeply apologize once again to the students."
Earlier, an internet user's post claiming to be a current student in the practical dance department at Baekseok Arts University drew attention online. The internet user alleged that Professor A repeatedly used profanity during class, causing feelings of humiliation, and that inappropriate remarks caused them to feel shame.
The following is the full text of Poppin Hyun-jun's post.
Hello, this is Poppin Hyun-jun. [Photo] OSEN DB [OSEN]
As a professor, I apologize and state my position regarding the recent controversy involving the practical dance department at Baekseok Arts University raised online.
First, I sincerely apologize to the students.
As an educator, I created a stern atmosphere through inappropriate remarks and actions,
and I deeply reflect on causing sexual embarrassment regardless of intent.
I want to make clear once again that there was absolutely no impure intention.
As responsibility for this, I am resigning today from my professorship in the practical dance department at Baekseok Arts University.
Thank you for everything.
I deeply apologize once again to the students.