Rich Lee apologizes for disparaging the late Roh Moo-hyun Jeon (President), saying, "I did it to gain fame... I deeply apologize."

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Rapper Rich Lee (real name Lee Min-seo) apologized after controversy erupted over his disparaging remarks about the late Roh Moo-hyun Jeon (President).

On the 19th, Rich Lee posted a handwritten apology letter, stating, "I visited the Roh Moo-hyun Citizen Center to deliver an apology letter. I sincerely apologize to everyone who suffered due to my mistake and will deeply reflect on my actions. This incident was my own unilateral decision, unrelated to the participating artists. I will strive to become a more mature person. Thank you."

In his handwritten apology, he said, "I offer my sincere apologies for this incident. From my debut until recently, I have repeatedly engaged in actions and words that mocked and disparaged the deceased through my music and lyrics, which caused the public and the bereaved family members to frown. I deeply reflect on my conduct and negligence, as many young friends and the public were influenced by me."

He continued, "I believe that saying I was immature and did it just for fun is akin to making excuses. I consider it a negligent judgment and course of action that disregarded my social responsibility. Through this incident, I feel sorry to everyone and am reflecting deeply."

He also stated, "I promise that I will never again mock, disparage, or trivialize the deceased, nor make references in the wrong direction."

He added, "Once again, I sincerely bow my head to apologize to the foundation and the bereaved family of the late Roh Moo-hyun Jeon (President). I will deeply reflect. I am sorry."

Previously, Rich Lee was scheduled to hold a performance at Seoul Yeonnam Space on the 23rd. However, controversy arose because the performance was set for 5:23 p.m. on the 23rd, the 17th anniversary of the death of Roh Jeon (President), and the ticket price was set at 52,300 won, evoking memories of Roh Jeon (President)'s death date.

Subsequently, the foundation hinted at legal action, while the venue and the event planning company each issued notices canceling the performance and apologized.

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