'Burning Trotman' star Hwang Young-woong acknowledged the assault and injury controversy and apologized.
Hwang Young-woong made an official statement on the afternoon of the 25th, saying, “I deeply apologize to those who have suffered damage due to my shortcomings and mistakes.”
Hwang Young-woong continued, “As I became an adult, I looked back on things that happened in the past and regretted and reflected on them. “It is with regret and a heavy heart that I have to apologize now,” he said. “I am truly sorry for hurting a friend who was close to me.” I will meet you in person to express my apology and ask for forgiveness. “And I would like to express my deepest apologies to the many people who have suffered inconvenience and damage due to my many wanderings and mistakes,” he said, appealing for forgiveness for his shortcomings and mistakes.
At the same time, Hwang Young-woong said, “Although the mistakes of the past are heavy, I have the will to live a new life. Since my mid-20s, I have worked at a factory for several years and learned how to lead a conscientious life. And I started singing again, which was my childhood dream, and appeared in 'Burning Trotman'. “I desperately wanted to sing, and I wanted to reflect on my past and try to become a good member of society,” he said.
Hwang Young-woong was in fear and pain at every moment while recording the broadcast. He said, “Even at this very moment, I want to put everything aside and disappear,” but added, “I muster the courage to publicly apologize on behalf of my mother, who has lived her entire life taking care of her poor son, and my grandmother who took care of me on behalf of my mother, who is the breadwinner.” . “I sincerely apologize to the viewers of 'Burning Trotman,' to the production crew who are struggling, and to the cast members who called me 'younger brother' because he was an ugly guy,” he said, bowing his head.
Hwang Young-woong, who asked for a chance to reflect on the past and change into a better person, repeatedly said, “Please forgive me for my past shortcomings. And please allow me to become a good member of society and someone who can contribute through my new life of singing. “I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused you.”
Previously, suspicions arose that Hwang Young-woong had a record of being accused of assault and causing injury in the past. On the 22nd, YouTuber Lee Jin-ho posted the story of Mr. A, who said he was assaulted by Hwang Young-woong. Mr. A claimed that he was hit by Hwang Young-woong and that the police were dispatched. Mr. A sued Young-woong Hwang for injury, and Young-woong Hwang counter-sued, alleging assault on both sides.
Afterwards, at the recommendation of the prosecution, a settlement was reached and a settlement of 3 million won was received, including treatment costs. However, Mr. A confessed that he is still suffering from the aftereffects of Hwang Young-woong's assault.Below is the full official statement of Hwang Young-woong:This is Hwang Young-woong.
I deeply apologize to those who have suffered damage due to my shortcomings and mistakes.
As I became an adult, I looked back at things that happened in the past and regretted and reflected on them.
It is with regret and heavy heart that I have to apologize now.
I am truly sorry for hurting your close friend.
I will meet you in person to express my apologies and ask for your forgiveness.
And I would like to express my deepest apologies to the many people who have suffered inconvenience and damage due to my wanderings and mistakes.
Please forgive my shortcomings and mistakes.
And to those who have already forgiven me and given me a chance, I would like to apologize once again and thank you for the opportunity.
Although my past mistakes are heavy, I have the will to live a new life.
Since my mid-20s, I have worked at a factory for several years and learned how to lead a conscientious life.
And I started singing again, which was my childhood dream, and appeared in Burning Trotman.
I was so scared and afraid of going out in public.
However, I desperately wanted to sing, reflect on my past, and try to become a good member of society.
While recording the broadcast, I was in fear and pain every moment.
Even at this moment, I feel like I want to drop everything and disappear.
However, thinking of my mother, who has spent her entire life taking care of her poor son, and my grandmother, who took care of me on behalf of my mother, who is the breadwinner, I muster the courage to offer a public apology.
I sincerely apologize to the burning Trotman viewers, to the struggling production staff, and to the performers who call me my younger brother because I am an ugly brother.
Please forgive my mistakes and shortcomings. And please give me the opportunity to reflect on the past and change into a better person.
And, I ask for forgiveness from the many people who remember me.
Please forgive my past shortcomings.
And please allow me to become a good member of society and someone who can contribute through my new life of singing.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Taeyuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr