[Full Text] Actor Byun Woo-seok apologizes in his own handwriting over '21st Century Grand Duchess' controversy, vowing to become a more careful actor

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Actor Byun Woo-seok has apologized for the controversy surrounding the drama '21st Century Grand Duchess'.

On the 18th, Byun Woo-seok opened his post on Instagram, saying, "I worried and was concerned that my words might cause further harm over the weekend," and added, "I am posting this message with a heavy heart to those who felt discomfort and concern due to the work."

He continued, "During the filming and acting process, I lacked sufficient consideration regarding what the historical context and meaning embedded in the work were, and how viewers might receive them." He further stated, "Through the words of viewers, I have come to reflect and repent, and I have deeply realized once again that as an actor, I need to approach not only my acting but also the message and context of the work with greater responsibility and deeper thought."

Previously, '21st Century Grand Duchess' faced controversy over historical distortion in its 11th episode, which aired on the 15th. The episode depicted the coronation of a king set in a 21st-century South Korea under a constitutional monarchy. However, as Prince Lee An (played by Byun Woo-seok) ascended the throne, court officials were shown chanting "Cheonsae," a subordinate expression denoting a vassal state, instead of "Manse," which means an independent nation, sparking issues of historical inaccuracy.

In response, the actor himself stepped forward to apologize. Byun Woo-seok reiterated, "I am sincerely sorry," and added, "I would like to thank once again all those who have cherished '21st Century Grand Duchess' and Prince Lee An and offered advice, and I vow to become an actor who approaches the work with greater caution and depth in the future."

Hello, I am actor Byun Woo-seok.

Over the weekend, I worried and was concerned that my words might cause further harm. I am posting this message with a heavy heart to those who felt discomfort and concern due to the work.

During the filming and acting process, I lacked sufficient consideration regarding what the historical context and meaning embedded in the work were, and how viewers might receive them. Through the words of viewers, I have come to reflect and repent, and I have deeply realized once again that as an actor, I need to approach not only my acting but also the message and context of the work with greater responsibility and deeper thought.

I sincerely apologize.

I would like to thank once again all those who have cherished '21st Century Grand Duchess' and Prince Lee An and offered advice, and I vow to become an actor who approaches the work with greater caution and depth in the future. I am sorry.

Byun Woo-seok

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