Broadcaster Hong Jin-kyung, who was embroiled in a political controversy after posting a photo of herself wearing red on social media, apologized, saying, “I apologize for causing confusion at a sensitive time.”

On the 3rd, Hong Jin-kyung posted a handwritten apology on SNS account, saying, “When I woke up this morning, I saw that I had received so many calls.I often felt sorry for celebrities who acted in a way that could be misunderstood during the voting period, but I am truly at a loss for myself to have made such a foolish mistake during this sensitive time.”

He previously posted a photo of himself wearing a red top.Some netizens criticized the post, saying it was inappropriate for the sensitive presidential election period, as the color red symbolizes a certain political party.

Hong Jin-kyung explained, “The photo was taken two days ago at a store in Stockholm,” and “I uploaded the photo because I thought the design was interesting, but I didn’t think about the color of the top I was wearing at the time.”

And then, “I think I lost my sense of tension because I was so far away from my life in Korea and had been abroad for so long.Regardless of the reason, it was my fault unconditionally.I have nothing to say even if I had ten mouths, and it was clearly my fault,” he said.”I sincerely apologize once again for confusing your hearts during this sensitive time for everyone,” he once again expressed his apology.


Reporter Seungmi smlee@donga.com

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