THE BOYZ’s Sunwoo Issues Personal Apology Amid “Attitude Controversy”: “I’ll Prove I’m Not That Kind of Person”
THE BOYZ Sunwoo released a formal handwritten apology via social media on April 14 amid attitude controversy. In it, he admitted to being slow to respond because he wanted to ensure his message was sincere. He acknowledged that his actions could be seen as hurtful and stated that he had reflected deeply on the situation.
Sunwoo emphasized that he was not trying to excuse himself or gain sympathy but wanted to take responsibility. He said he now understood that if people perceived him a certain way, it was on him to confront that perception and prove otherwise. He promised to show, through his actions over time, that he is someone who genuinely values people and relationships.
He ended by expressing regret to those he may have disappointed or hurt, including fans, colleagues, and anyone who witnessed or was affected by the incident.
Previously, Sunwoo of THE BOYZ sparked controversy after a video showed him shouting “My AirPods!” and letting a security guard pick them up, which many viewed as rude. He initially defended himself on a fan platform, saying he didn’t mean to be disrespectful.
As backlash grew, fueled by singer Nana’s criticism, his agency ONE HUNDRED released an official statement on April 13, apologizing for their failure to properly manage the situation.
Full Apology from THE BOYZ Sunwoo
Hello, this is Sunwoo of THE BOYZ.
I sincerely apologize for the delay in posting this letter. I spent a long time wondering how I could express my honest thoughts and feelings properly, and whether I was writing this without truly meaning it. That hesitation caused the delay, and I’m sorry.
First of all, I imagine many of you must be exhausted. I have been continuously reflecting on my actions and words, over and over again.
AdvertisementBecause of my personal thoughts and my emotionally driven, irrational behavior, the message I wanted to convey became distorted. Even though I had no such intentions, I failed to be mindful of my words and actions, which understandably led many to feel hurt and I sincerely apologize for that.
I want to make it clear that this letter is not just an attempt to get through the situation. Because of my shortcomings, I failed to respond maturely from the beginning. In trying to protect myself from the hurt caused by excessive criticism, my own actions ended up hurting many others.
I’m not writing this to ask for forgiveness or to claim that I’ve been misunderstood. Rather, I came to realize that if someone saw me that way, then maybe I really did come across as that kind of person. I need to recognize that first. And from now on, I want to prove both to you and to myself that I am not that kind of person. That I truly value people, relationships, and emotions. Even if it takes time, I will show that.
Lastly, this letter is my sincere apology to everyone who criticized me for my carelessness and immaturity, to those who were hurt or made uncomfortable by my actions, and to everyone around me who has loved and supported me. I hope that through this message, my heart can be conveyed without any misunderstandings.
Once again, I sincerely apologize to everyone who was hurt or disappointed by my immature response.
And to THE BOYZ, who have always loved and supported me I am truly sorry.Sincerely,
Sunwoo