Radun Skiz's Bang Chan apologizes for 'public sniping'

Stray Kids' Bang Chan apologized for his remarks during a live broadcast.

On the 17th, Bang Chan said, “I caused discomfort to many people because of what I said on a live broadcast not long ago. sorry. “I thought about the impact of my words and actions and reflected a lot,” he said.

He added, 'I will always be careful to prevent something like this from happening in the future. “Once again, I sincerely apologize,” he added.

On the 14th, during a live broadcast, Bang Chan responded to fans who asked about his review of '2023 Music Bank in Paris', saying, "I might seem like a conservative person because the generations are different. However, it seems that greeting people has become no longer a basic manner,” he said.

He continued, "Isn't it embarrassing when you see someone passing by and say hello, but they don't accept your greeting? Is that the way this generation is?" He added, "I think it's basic courtesy to respond when someone says hello or to say hello in kind. I don't say hello. “I think it’s very important,” he emphasized.

Below is Bang Chan’s full statement.

Hello, this is Stray Kids’ Bang Chan.

I caused discomfort to many people because of what I said on a live broadcast not long ago. sorry.

I thought about the impact of my words and actions and reflected a lot.

I would like to tell you that I did not intend to point out a specific artist, and that this content has absolutely nothing to do with the artist currently being mentioned.

I also feel sorry to the artist who was harmed by my careless remarks. I sincerely apologize.

We will always be careful to prevent something like this from happening in the future.

Once again, I sincerely apologize.

Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr