Korean artists' culture of admitting mistakes and apologizing

For stars in the Korean entertainment industry, admitting mistakes and apologizing to fans and the media is normal. The culture of apology has even become a guiding principle for entertainment companies and artists who want to work long-term in the Korean entertainment industry.

As public figures, Korean stars are always aware of the need to please their fans and become a good image in the eyes of the audience. Breaking the law, getting involved in personal scandals or making immature statements can sometimes cost them their careers.

Bowing to apologize to the public and admitting mistakes are indispensable in the career of Korean artists (Photo: Naver).

For Korean idol stars, the audience is an important resource. The audience's opposition means they lose the opportunity to work in the entertainment industry and have their advertising contracts canceled. Therefore, Korean artists are always taught to appreciate the audience's feelings and know how to apologize to fans whenever they make a mistake.

In May 2022, actress Kim Sae Ron was accused of driving under the influence and trying to flee in Seoul (South Korea). The accident also damaged a transformer and caused dozens of nearby stores to lose power for 3 hours. After the incident, Kim Sae Ron apologized and announced compensation for the households and businesses affected by the accident.

In the letter, the young actress wrote: "The bad decision I made caused a lot of trouble for the store owner, the people in the area and the repair staff. I should have been more responsible and thought more carefully about my actions, but I didn't. I sincerely apologize."

Kim Sae Ron is considered one of the most talented child stars in Korean cinema. Having started acting since the age of 6, Kim Sae Ron was called an "acting genius" by the Korean media. However, the unfortunate incident put an end to the young star's career.

Kim Sae Ron bowed her head to apologize to fans when appearing in court last June (Photo: Newsen).

The incident severely affected Kim Sae Ron's reputation and work. Her career has been frozen since May 2022. The actress proactively withdrew from a number of projects and took time to reflect on herself. Last June, Kim Sae Ron appeared in court and directly bowed her head, apologizing to her fans.

In 2023, she was on the list of stars banned from several major Korean TV stations. Korean media assessed that it would take a long time for Kim Sae Ron to return to the entertainment industry.

Irene (member of Red Velvet) had to apologize to famous Korean hair stylist and fashion editor Kang Kook Hwa for insulting the stylist for nearly 20 minutes. The incident happened in 2020 and became a topic of discussion on many forums in Korea.

Kang Kook Hwa posted on her personal Instagram page to criticize Irene. According to Kang Kook Hwa, during the 20-minute conversation, Irene used words "like electric needles" on her without giving her a chance to explain or seek sympathy.

Irene had to post a letter of apology to fans and stylist Kang Kook Hwa for her wrongdoings (Photo: News).

The famous editor said that in her 15 years of working, this was the first time she had to face "20 minutes of hell". According to Kang Kook Hwa, Irene only created a facade of being a warm person in the eyes of everyone but the reality was far from it.

Kang Kook Hwa's post received support from many colleagues. After that, the Red Velvet member had to write an apology letter to Kang Kook Hwa on her Instagram.

"I sincerely apologize for hurting the stylist with my foolish attitude and careless actions. Up until today, I have had the help of many people working with me. However, I acted immaturely and caused great harm. I feel remorseful and am reflecting on my actions. I will be more careful about my actions in the future so that this does not happen again," she wrote.

After the incident, Irene's activities were restricted, and the female idol's image in the public eye was also seriously affected.

Recently, Korean actress Kim Hieora also proactively apologized to fans when she became the center of media attention due to accusations of school violence.

Kim Hieora proactively apologized to fans because rumors of her alleged school violence affected the audience (Photo: Naver).

After Dispatch released evidence that Kim Hieora participated in a group that organized school violence during her school days, the actress faced criticism from the audience. As soon as the incident broke out, Kim Hieora posted a letter to her fans.

The actress admitted to having a rebellious past, hanging out with bad friends but denied robbing classmates or stealing money. After all, Kim Hieora sent a sincere apology to those who were hurt by her and affected by her insensitive lifestyle.

The first scandal in her career is seriously affecting the image and future of the 34-year-old star as several television projects have removed her name from the list or canceled broadcasting plans.

In 2021, actor Kim Seon Ho had to take the initiative to apologize to fans, relatives and those he hurt after the star of Cha Cha Cha Village was involved in a scandal of forcing his girlfriend to have an abortion.

Kim Seon Ho also quickly responded when the news that he forced his ex-girlfriend to have an abortion was published by the media (Photo: Salt Entertainment).

At the time the incident was made public, Kim Seon Ho was a famous name thanks to the success of the movie Cha Cha Cha . The incident caused him to be criticized by Korean public opinion, brands turned their backs on him, projects announced to stop cooperating with him, and his face was erased from television projects.

While the matter was still pending verification, Kim Seon Ho quickly apologized to his fans and relatives. Through the entertainment company, the Korean actor shared: "We apologize for not making a timely statement. The company is verifying the truth related to the anonymous post. Since the truth has not been clarified, we especially ask everyone to wait a little longer. Once again, we apologize for causing concern around such unclear news."

After that, Kim Seon Ho was cleared and received support from fans. The incident made him receive a lot of love and sympathy from the audience. His civilized behavior and not arguing with the person spreading false rumors despite being the victim of the 8X generation actor was highly appreciated by the audience.

Music star Jay Park said that artists who want to survive in the Korean entertainment industry must live humbly and know how to respect others (Photo: Naver).

South Korean singer Jay Park received praise from fans when he shared his views on the culture of modesty and respect among Korean artists on the show FO Squad Kpop last June.

During the show, the OUS host expressed his amazement at how simple and humble Korean artists live. "In Korea, respecting fans and acting modestly is important for an artist," Jay Park commented.

Usually, Korean artists choose to write handwritten letters, post their heartfelt letters on social media or hold press conferences, directly bowing to the media to apologize whenever they face scandals in their careers. According to most Korean stars, apologizing is their way of showing respect and civilized behavior towards fans.

Osen (Korea) newspaper commented that fans are the ones who make artists successful, but they can also completely end the career of the star. Therefore, for Korean artists, being boycotted and hated by fans is as scary as being banned and punished by the management agency.

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