'Use of Ilbe Terminology' Jang Hyun-seung Posts Apology, Reflects: "Sorry for Disappointing" [Comprehensive]

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Singer Jang Hyun-seung, formerly of the group Highlight (formerly BEAST), who sparked controversy by using terms from the far-right online community ONLINE, has expressed his apologies to his fans.

On the 22nd, Jang Hyun-seung posted on a fan platform, "I am sorry for causing discomfort and disappointment due to expressions that arose from my carelessness and lack of awareness during the communication process last night, as well as the attitude I showed afterward."

Jang Hyun-seung stated, "I used the expression recklessly without fully realizing how it could be used and received. Regardless of any intent, I should have been more careful, and I am sorry."

Furthermore, Jang Hyun-seung said, "I also took the concerns regarding the remark too lightly, and rather than simply admitting my mistake, I explained my position and held my ground, which has led me to reflect deeply. Through this incident, I have once again realized how much responsibility accompanies the words and attitudes I use, and I will strive to be more careful and responsible in all future communications," offering his apology.

Previously, Jang Hyun-seung had been conversing with fans on a communication platform. At the time, when a fan asked about the meaning of 'Yaro,' a popular slang term among teenagers recently, Jang Hyun-seung replied, "A perfect substitute for Angimo-tti," and "Angimo-tti woodpecker."

'Angimo-tti' is used among some ONLINE users to mean "feeling very good," but in the far-right internet community Ilgan Best (abbreviated as Ilbe), it is used with an obscene meaning.

In response, fans pointed out, "Never use that word anywhere," and "Why are you using a word from a site that mocks the deceased?" Jang Hyun-seung retorted, "If you got hit, you got hit; you don't erase it," "How would I know that?" and "I'm going to erase it, so if you're uncomfortable, leave. Don't overinterpret."

Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Jang Hyun-seung apologized, saying, "I did not know (the meaning and context). However, ignorance is also a fault, so I will apologize. It makes me uncomfortable to leave my fans who are worried and do what I want to do." He added, "I simply admitted my ignorance and apologized because someone was uncomfortable. There is no more or less meaning in my apology. It was a joke to me, but if the other person is uncomfortable, I must apologize."

As this conversation spread and the controversy grew, Jang Hyun-seung once again expressed his apologies and showed a reflective attitude.

Meanwhile, Jang Hyun-seung debuted as a member of BEAST in 2009 but left the group in 2016 and went solo.

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