Chinese-born broadcaster Zhang Yuan, who was embroiled in controversy over anti-Korean remarks, resumed social media activity after two years.
On the 17th, Zhang Yuan posted on her social media 好久不见(오랜만이야) along with several photos.
The released photos show Zhang Yuan taking new profile pictures. Wearing a white jacket, Zhang Yuan posed with various expressions ranging from a blank face to a bright smile.
Previously, Zhang Yuan began activities in 2014 with Non-Summit and was active through various programs such as Where Is My Friend's Home, The Collaboration, and Hero Three Kingdoms, but she halted activities in 2024 after controversy over anti-Korean remarks.
At the time, during a live broadcast he claimed that Korea stole Chinese culture, saying, "If you grab anyone in Korea and check back three or four generations, a large number of their ancestors are Chinese."
In particular, Zhang Yuan continued with anti-Korean remarks, saying, "I want to wear traditional Chinese clothes (in Korea). Wearing something like an emperor's robe, go to places like Korean palaces and take a look. It would feel like an inspection," and "I really want to know whether Korea stole our things. I want to ask people in street interviews. I will directly ask whether they consider Dano, Confucius, Chinese characters, Chinese elements, and things related to the Chinese calendar to be all Korean."
After the controversy intensified, he apologized, saying, "That incident was something that went beyond my intent, and it was not my original intention. I apologize for hurting your feelings and wasting your time over this," and "What I sincerely hope for is to live together as neighbors, consider one another, and use geographic advantages to communicate and cooperate. Through more dialogue and cooperation, we will develop together and continue to contribute, even a little, to China-Korea exchanges."
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