Seong Han-bin, the leader of the group Zero Base One, apologized after a controversy arose over his reaction to moaning sounds.
On the 6th, the YouTube channel 'Kkondaehee' released a video titled 'Zero Base One Hundred: A Meal with ZB1 and Chicken Waffles (feat. Matthew, Han-bin)'. Seong Han-bin and Seok Matthew appeared as guests.
Seok Matthew mentioned, "Han-bin always has a neat image, but every time we drive, he makes a strange sound when we go over speed bumps."
After pretending not to know for a moment, Seong Han-bin explained, "If you go over the speed bump a bit hard, doesn't your butt hurt? We have a meme we use among ourselves to make the kids laugh." He then made a moaning sound, saying, "If you go over the speed bump a bit hard, ugh."
When Kim Dae-hee encouraged him, saying, "Isn't this inappropriate?" Seong Han-bin replied, "Since we're on 'Kkondaehee', I'll give it a try," and imitated a female moaning sound saying, "Yummy." He laughed playfully, saying, "I've let it all go."
However, after the video was released, a controversy arose online. Many reacted negatively, saying that the sexual implications of his reaction were unpleasant.
On the 7th, Seong Han-bin communicated with fans on a platform, saying, "I overdid it on Kkondaehee. I had no different intention, and I guess I was too greedy for entertainment content. If any of the Zeroes (official fandom name) felt uncomfortable, I sincerely apologize. I'm sorry." He added, "Let's try to improve my speaking skills, Seong Han-bin."
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
