Yang Sang-guk clarifies attitude controversy: "I'm naturally introverted... I exaggerated it on TV" [Okmun-a] [Byeolbyeol TV]

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On 'Okmun-a', Yang Sang-guk addressed the recent controversy over his attitude.

In the episode of KBS 2TV's variety show 'Oktopbang-ui Munje-a-deul' (hereinafter 'Okmun-a') aired on the 21st, 'MZ icon' VIVIZ and 'country bumpkin icon' Yang Sang-guk appeared as guests.

That day, Kim Sook mentioned Yang Sang-guk's recently rising popularity, saying, "I heard his schedule is fully booked until next month." In response, Yang Sang-guk replied, "Not quite up to next month; this month is packed. It feels like I'm being compensated for taking a 10-year break. By next month, I might disappear completely," eliciting laughter.

Regarding his popularity, Yang Sang-guk said, "I wonder if I've changed or if the world has changed. I've remained exactly the same for 20 years. In fact, I've been mixing Seoul dialect into my speech for 20 years and am now relearning my native dialect. I feel I need to show a stronger side to viewers, so I deliberately call my friends to ask them."

Yang Sang-guk also addressed the recent controversy surrounding his attitude. Song Eun-i began by saying, "Recently, I've been working closely with (Yoo) Jae-suk, and I heard he went through a lot of emotional hardship."

In response, Yang Sang-guk explained, "If anyone felt uncomfortable, it was my fault. I was just trying to be funny when I said, 'In Gyeongsang-do, we don't always give rides; sometimes we do.'"

On the controversy regarding his attitude toward Yoo Jae-suk, he added, "Actually, I'm the type who can't act casually toward seniors. I may have exaggerated things on the show. I'm naturally very introverted and don't speak much before going on air. But once the show starts, I talk as if I've had too much to drink."

Yang Sang-guk explained when asked, "In reality, what do I do?" by saying, "I give my girlfriend a ride home every day." He then shouted, "How can a woman go home alone? I have to give her a ride!"

Meanwhile, Yang Sang-guk recently appeared on the YouTube channel 'Ping-gyeo-go' and sparked controversy with remarks such as, "In our Gyeongsang-do, we don't give women rides," and "I've never given my girlfriend a ride home." He also faced criticism for addressing senior Yoo Jae-suk as "Mr. Yoo Jae-suk" and making remarks that crossed the line.

Additionally, on tvN's variety show 'Amazing Saturday', he continued to face controversy for making rude remarks and performing impromptu actions during a sketch.

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