Lee Su-ji, 'Mockery of Re-election' Controversy Ends with Handwritten Apology: "I Will Take Time to Rebuild"[Star Issue]

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

On the 1st, Lee posted a lengthy statement through her YouTube channel 'Hot Issue Ji'.

Lee 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 appropriately following the controversy." She added, "I am taking this matter seriously and will return with a more cautious and responsible attitude after having sufficient time to rebuild myself."

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

She continued, "Failing to respond and apologize quickly 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 my actions ultimately caused pain and discomfort to someone."

Lee remarked, "The Blue Dragon Series Awards was my first official appearance after this incident. Although I appeared on stage with many thoughts in mind, I felt unable to fully convey my feelings at that time. Though late, I am leaving this message to express my true intentions directly."

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

On July 14, Lee 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 the suffering caused by unreasonable and even rude "problematic citizens" who flooded the counter with absurd complaints.

However, controversy erupted when audio of protesters chanting "Re-election" was included in part of the video.

In South Korea, protests over a shortage of voting ballots for 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 persisted, 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," adding, "It is entirely unrelated to the personal political inclinations of the cast members."

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