In a recent development, an individual identified as "Kim-Young from Busan" issued a public apology on the South Korean online forum Nate Pann, titled "I Apologize To BTS V."
The apology came after HYBE, the management company of BTS, initiated legal proceedings against Kim for their malicious comments targeting the popular septet member.
Public Plea for Forgiveness: Hater Apologizes to BTS V
In their letter, Kim admitted to posting derogatory comments and spreading unfounded rumors about V across various online platforms, such as Nate Pann, Yeoseong-Sidae, Soul Dresser, DC Inside's BTS and Male Idol Galleries, Twitter, and YouTube.
They attributed their negative perception of V to a video posted on YouTube in 2022, which they had erroneously believed.
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Some questioned the sincerity of the apology, noting that it appeared self-serving and focused on personal interests. Others pointed out the harm caused by hate comments and expressed their support for V.
- The consequences of your actions, though. See ya."
- "So young? Really? Are you even really studying for the exam to be active on all of those online communities? And to think that you didn't feel even the slightest bit of guilt while leaving all those malicious comments?
- Makes me doubt that you're sorry. I don't think forgiveness will make you a new person. Even in this apology, you're only worried about yourself and your future. Why would HYBE want to forgive you?"
- "I'm a newer V stan, so I don't know a lot about him. But what I do know is that people hate on him for the weirdest reasons. So... I'm going to cherish him even more."
- "Old habits die hard, Kim. Pay for what you did."
- "Wow, this person went around ALL of those communities JUST to hate on V? We know one thing for sure; Kim's got some stamina."
- "Diligent, but for all the wrong causes. Had you studied as hard as you went around hurting V, you would've passed that civil service exam a thousand times already. I just will never understand."
In light of the skepticism surrounding such public apologies, netizens remained cautious and wished HYBE success in their legal proceedings.
Hate comments continue to pose a significant challenge, impacting the mental health of K-Pop idols, prompting management companies to take more proactive steps in pursuing legal action against perpetrators.
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