Park Wi's 'CCTV sniper controversy'.. Kim Dong-wan appears, "I don't know all the details" [Star Issue]

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As controversy grows over YouTuber Park Wi of 'Wi Miracle' publicly releasing CCTV footage and allegedly targeting an individual, Shinhwa's Kim Dong-wan has entered the discussion.

On the 22nd, on his personal account, Kim Dong-wan stated, "Since some time ago, it is no longer YouTube scraping broadcasts; rather, broadcasts are now scraping YouTube to create programs. I have watched 'Wi Miracle' for a long time. While observing his positive actions, there were times when he encouraged me." He added, "This is also his first experience with disability. From the perspective of someone with a disability, he must have considered everything. The stories that emerged from that situation have prompted those without disabilities to reflect at least once."

Continuing, Kim Dong-wan said, "I do not know all the details of this incident. However, I believe it is clear that the time it takes for an ordinary person to appear on the news has become too short. What made him so vilified? What led him to appear in the news? Since some time ago, it is no longer YouTube scraping broadcasts; rather, broadcasts are now scraping YouTube to create programs."

Earlier, on the 21st, Park Wi released a video titled "Reason for Releasing CCTV Footage" on his YouTube channel 'Wi Miracle.' In the video, he explained that he suffered an accident while disembarking after using KTX for a lecture on the 14th. He described how, while descending a ramp in a wheelchair, the wheel caught on a staff member's foot, causing him to be thrown from the wheelchair and fall to the floor.

The CCTV footage released alongside the video captured the moment Park Wi fell from his wheelchair while going down the ramp. Recalling the incident, he explained, "Suddenly, I saw feet in front of my eyes. My wheelchair caught on those feet, and my body was thrown off, falling to the ground." He added, "Honestly, I was extremely angry. I was furious, lost my composure, and many thoughts raced through my mind while I was already lying on the floor. It was an incredibly dizzying situation."

Given that he has almost no sensation in his lower body, Park Wi admitted he was deeply fearful because it was difficult to determine whether he was injured immediately after the accident. He said, "I have never fallen from such a height in 12 years. What is even more frightening is that I might not know if I have a fracture or crack due to lack of sensation."

He also shared his honest feelings: "Although the staff member did not intentionally do anything wrong, I was still angry simply because they placed their foot on the ramp." However, he urged people to refrain from criticizing specific individuals, explaining that the CCTV footage was released with the intention of highlighting the need for safety improvements, as a single mistake can lead to a major accident.

However, after the video was released, some pointed out that it was excessive to publicly release CCTV footage and appear to target an individual, even though the public service worker had already apologized.

In response, Park Wi deleted the CCTV video and posted an apology statement: "I failed to consider the position of the staff member who did their best to help me at the scene when the incident occurred and sincerely apologized." He continued, "I viewed only negatively a mistake that occurred in the process of trying to assist me better. My method of delivery was immature, and my thinking was short-sighted. I apologize to everyone who worked hard at the scene." Park Wi added, "I also deeply apologize to all viewers who watched the video. I will take your advice seriously and approach content creation with a mature attitude. Taking this incident as an opportunity, I will act more cautiously and responsibly in all matters. Once again, I am truly sorry."

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