K-Pop Star Jang Hyun-seung Apologizes to Fans for Past Behavior in Heartfelt Meeting

K-pop singer Jang Hyun-seung has reached out to fans to apologize for his past behavior that left them hurt.

On October 16, the YouTube channel 'MMTG' released the second episode of "Jang Hyun-seung A/S Fan Sign Event," which documented Jang's efforts to make amends with his fans.

The event was organized for Jang to personally apologize to fans who were affected by his indifferent attitude during his time with the group BEAST. The focus of the meeting was on the fans who had harbored resentment. As they walked the red carpet and took their seats of honor, fans recounted specific instances of disappointment from past fan sign events. Despite sharing their past grievances, they also expressed their support for Jang's future, recalling moments when they felt comforted by him. Broadcaster JaeJae, who observed the event, remarked, "The fans are incredibly kind. Their unconditional love is palpable."

One fan, who works as a pastry chef, revealed a story involving a strawberry cake. The fan frequently gifted Jang with strawberry cakes, knowing his preference for them. However, she recalled a time when Jang insisted on having a strawberry cake for his September birthday, despite strawberries being out of season. JaeJae expressed surprise, asking, "Did he really demand strawberries during a time when they were hard to find?"

The fan managed to procure strawberries and make the cake, only to be disappointed by Jang's lackluster response. She had requested the phrase "Look only at me forever," but Jang abbreviated it to "Look. Only. Me." This revelation caused a stir among the attendees, and Jang was visibly remorseful. The fan added, "Despite the hurt, I continued to prepare gifts." JaeJae commented, "It's a story of a fan's heartfelt dedication being overlooked."

In response to the fan's question, Jang admitted, "At the time, everything was going so well that I thought everything would be taken care of for me, including strawberries." He acknowledged his mistake and hugged the fan as a gesture of apology. Jang also fulfilled fans' requests and read a handwritten letter aloud. The event concluded with a banner displaying the names of the fans.

By Min-kyung Lee, TenAsia Reporter 2min_ror@tenasia.co.kr