Kim Gun-woo, a participant in ‘Boys Planet 2’, has apologized for allegations of bullying fellow trainees.
On the 21st, Kim Gun-woo expressed in a handwritten apology, “I want to sincerely apologize and convey my regret for my words and actions that have hurt and troubled many people, regardless of the reasons.”
Previously, an online community posted an article exposing Kim Gun-woo's character.
The author, referred to as A, claimed that Kim Gun-woo, backed by favoritism from the company, ignored some staff members and frequently made personal attacks on fellow trainees, leading some to pay penalties and voluntarily leave.
A also revealed evidence to support their claims, including psychiatric treatment records, insurance claims, and conversations with parents.
After maintaining silence, Kim Gun-woo stated, “At that time, I was in a difficult position as a leader who had to lead the team, and I was immature and clumsy in the process of leading my fellow trainees due to the responsibility and pressure to do well.” He added, “In that process, I ended up hurting many people, and I sincerely apologize and reflect on this.”
He continued, “While there are significant portions of the content that are distorted and not factual, after careful consideration, I have decided that it is more appropriate to sincerely apologize for my wrongdoings rather than clarify what is true and what is not, and I am expressing this in my reflection.”
He also stated, “I would like to once again apologize to the public who have to face negative perceptions and writings about me due to my actions, and I will take this incident as a lesson to strive to become a better and more mature person in the future.”
Below is the full text of Kim Gun-woo's handwritten letter
Hello. I am Kim Gun-woo, a trainee participating in ‘Boys Planet 2’.
I would like to first apologize to everyone for writing this due to an unfortunate incident.
I do not know how to start or what to say.
As this is my first experience with such a situation, I needed time to think about how to respond, and I ask for your understanding for my delayed response.
First of all, I want to sincerely apologize and express my regret for my words and actions that have hurt and troubled many people, as mentioned in the controversial article.
At that time, I was in a difficult position as a leader who had to lead the team, and I was immature and clumsy in the process of leading my fellow trainees due to the responsibility and pressure to do well.
In that process, I ended up hurting many people, and I sincerely apologize and reflect on this.
While there are significant portions of the content that are distorted and not factual, after careful consideration, I have decided that it is more appropriate to sincerely apologize for my wrongdoings rather than clarify what is true and what is not, and I am expressing this in my reflection.
I would like to once again apologize to the public who have to face negative perceptions and writings about me due to my actions, and I will take this incident as a lesson to strive to become a better and more mature person in the future.
Thank you.
[Lee Da-kyum, Star Today Reporter]
