Super Junior member Heechul has issued an apology for his controversial remarks made during a live broadcast.

On the afternoon of the 13th, he announced through his Instagram, "I apologize for using vulgar language and crude expressions, regardless of whether my thoughts were right or wrong, and for showing a lack of consideration".

He added, "I am also deeply sorry to my fans who were hurt by the controversy I created".

In particular, he confidently stated, "However, I still believe that I am not at fault for speaking out against school violence and a certain website".

Earlier, Heechul appeared as a guest on the internet live broadcast hosted by BJ Choi Goon of AfreecaTV and a YouTuber, on the 9th.

During the broadcast, he talked about various topics including school violence and the Japanese anti-buy movement, causing controversy with his remarks containing foul language and low expressions.

Below is the full text:

"I apologize for using vulgar language and crude expressions, regardless of whether my thoughts were right or wrong, and for showing a lack of consideration.

I am also deeply sorry to my fans who were hurt by the controversy I created. I will make sure that I will not be involved in any future controversies.

However, I still believe that I am not at fault for speaking out against school violence and a certain websites"

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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