Choi Sangyeop, a member of the band Lucy, has issued an apology following the controversy surrounding his "paper wrap" comment, which some people found offensive.

On December 4th, Choi Sangyeop took to the fan platform Bubble to apologize, saying, "I realize that I disappointed many people with the words I shared on Bubble." He continued, "I apologize for using inappropriate words and causing concern to those who have supported me."

The issue started when a fan mentioned their "Polaroid camera," and Choi Sangyeop replied with "paper wrap." He went on to explain, "When you take a Polaroid, paper comes out," but some netizens misunderstood it as a derogatory remark toward women, linking it to a negative term for menstruating women.

In his apology, Choi Sangyeop clarified, "The words I used were not meant to have any other meaning or intention. However, I regret my carelessness and will be more careful in the future."

He added, "Although it’s a little late, I want to sincerely apologize to anyone who was hurt or disappointed. I will be more mindful of my actions going forward." He also bowed in apology.

Choi Sangyeop debuted as a member of Lucy in May 2020 and has earned a lot of love with hits like "Kehwa," "Nori," and "Hero." Lucy will be holding their solo concert "Lucy Days" on December 8th at the KBS Arena in Seoul.

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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