Lee Su-ji, political color controversy ends with handwritten apology: "I will take time to reorganize myself" [Star Issue]

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Broadcaster Lee Su-ji has finally issued a direct apology regarding the controversy over political coloring in content she publicly shared on her YouTube channel.

On the 1st, Lee Su-ji posted a lengthy message through her YouTube channel 'Hot Issue Ji'.

Lee Su-ji stated, "I sincerely apologize for causing disappointment and discomfort to many people due to this incident. I also deeply apologize for not responding swiftly and correctly after the controversy arose." She added, "I am taking this matter seriously and will return with a more cautious and responsible attitude after having sufficient time to reorganize myself."

Through her handwritten apology letter, Lee Su-ji announced, "I sincerely bow my head in apology to everyone who felt discomfort and disappointment due to the episode 'Real Extreme Job Civil Servant' uploaded on the YouTube channel 'Hot Issue Ji' recently."

She continued, "The fact that I could not respond quickly or apologize to those who were hurt is entirely my fault and responsibility with no room for excuse. Regardless of my intention to create laughter, I am taking seriously the fact that someone was ultimately hurt or made uncomfortable by this."

Lee Su-ji said, "The Blue Dragon Series Awards was the first official event I appeared at after this incident. Although I stood on stage with many thoughts in mind, I felt that I could not fully convey my feelings there. Though late, I am leaving this message to express my true intentions directly."

She further stated, "As a comedian who should bring laughter, I should have been more cautious. I failed to fully consider that my performance and content might be perceived as hurtful or unpleasant by some people. Through this incident, I will reflect on myself more deeply. I will strive to become a comedian who delivers healthy laughter that many can empathize with, with a more cautious attitude and greater sense of responsibility. Once again, I sincerely apologize to everyone who was hurt and disappointed due to my shortcomings."

On July 14, Lee Su-ji appeared in a video titled "Civil Servant Kim Ji-young's Fight to Protect Her Iron Rice Bowl" (Human Documentary: Real Extreme Job) on her YouTube channel 'Hot Issue Ji'. She portrayed Kim Ji-young, a first-year civil servant who became one after years of exam preparation. In the video, Kim Ji-young worked at a public service counter and acted out scenes of suffering from absurd and even rude "problematic citizens" who poured out unreasonable complaints.

However, controversy erupted when voices of protesters chanting for a "re-election" were included in part of the video.

In Korea, protests over a shortage of voting ballots in local elections have continued for over a month. Some viewers raised concerns that the scene depicted re-election protests as malicious complaints.

As the controversy continued, the production team deleted the scene and issued an apology. The team explained, "There was no intention to convey any specific issue or political stance," and added, "It is completely unrelated to the personal political inclinations of the cast members."

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