Kim Soo-young bows head amid controversy over blocking questions about the origin of pickled crabs: "Difficult to respond to defamatory and aggressive chats" [Star Issue]

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Comedian Kim Soo-young explained the controversy surrounding the origin of his pickled crab products.

On the 20th, Kim Soo-young posted on his Instagram, "I sincerely apologize to those who felt discomfort due to the issue of chat blocking regarding product origins during a recent live broadcast."

Kim Soo-young stated, "During the broadcast at the time, questions about the origin continued. In this regard, I directly explained that the crabs are female blue swimmer crabs from Yeonpyeong Island and that the red pepper powder is Chinese-made." He added, "Malicious defamation and aggressive chats were repeatedly posted during the broadcast, which was mentally difficult for me, and it was also hard to respond to each chat as they came in rapidly."

He said, "However, if people who asked legitimate questions also experienced discomfort due to chat blocking during this process, our response was insufficient. I sincerely apologize for this part." He revealed, "Questions from those curious about the origin should naturally be respected, and we will answer related questions diligently in the future as well."

However, Kim Soo-young conveyed, "Please understand that blocking measures may be taken for malicious defamation or repetitive aggressive chats that are not legitimate questions, in order to ensure smooth broadcast operations."

Previously, on the 19th, claims emerged on social media that a viewer was blocked from chatting after inquiring about the origin during a live broadcast selling pickled crabs by a former KBS comedian.

The poster claimed, "I happened to see a live stream selling pickled crabs on YouTube. It looked delicious, so I was about to order when I asked, 'Is it domestic or Chinese-made?' and was immediately blocked from chatting."

He continued, "When I went into the sales link, there were similar inquiry posts," pointing out, "It said, 'Why are you blocking me just for asking a question? If it is (domestic), say yes; if not, say no. Isn't that how it should be?'"

The products at the center of the controversy are soy sauce pickled crabs and seasoned pickled crabs from a company in which comedian Kim Soo-young participated in operations. According to the product details, the soy sauce pickled crabs consist of 34% blue swimmer crabs and 66% sauce. While the blue swimmer crabs are domestic, the sauce is foreign-made, and the origin of the amino acid liquid used in the sauce was listed as India, the United States, China, etc. The seasoned pickled crabs were also listed as having domestic blue swimmer crabs and foreign-made sauce. The ratio of blue swimmer crabs to sauce was 50% each, and the peppers used in the seasoning were Chinese-made.

After claims that viewers were blocked from chatting after inquiring about the origin spread, Kim Soo-young apologized for blocking even legitimate questions and stated that he would diligently answer inquiries regarding origins in the future.

Hello. I am comedian Kim Soo-young, who operates Yeong-i-ne Pickled Crabs.

I sincerely apologize to those who felt discomfort due to the issue of chat blocking regarding product origins during a recent live broadcast.

During the broadcast at the time, questions about the origin continued. In this regard, I directly explained that the crabs are female blue swimmer crabs from Yeonpyeong Island and that the red pepper powder is Chinese-made. I also explained the verified content regarding the safety of the products.

Malicious defamation and aggressive chats were repeatedly posted during the broadcast, which was mentally difficult for me, and it was also hard to respond to each chat as they came in rapidly.

However, if people who asked legitimate questions also experienced discomfort due to chat blocking during this process, our response was insufficient. I sincerely apologize for this part.

Questions from those curious about the origin should naturally be respected, and we will answer related questions diligently in the future as well.

However, please understand that blocking measures may be taken for malicious defamation or repetitive aggressive chats that are not legitimate questions, in order to ensure smooth broadcast operations.

Taking this incident as an opportunity, we will communicate more carefully and strive to become Yeong-i-ne Pickled Crabs, which is trusted by our customers.

Once again, I sincerely apologize to everyone who felt discomfort.

Thank you.

Yeong-i-ne Pickled Crabs

Comedian Kim Soo-young

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