Producer of SNL Korea says Lee Se Young is not leaving; LSY posts 'apology'; B1A4 comments

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Following alarming videos of female “SNL Korea” staff members sexually assaulting B1A4 and INFINITE, which had been posted by “SNL Korea” as behind-the-scenes clips, reports stated that Lee Se Young, one of the show’s cast members who was among the perpetrators, would be leaving “SNL.”


Content producer Ahn Sang Hwi of “SNL Korea 8” denied this news, saying, “We haven’t discussed Lee Se Young leaving the show. The report is false. However, regarding the recent controversy, the entire production staff and cast are deeply apologetic.” Lee Se Young’s agency FNC Entertainment also said that they had not heard of Lee Se Young leaving “SNL Korea.”

These behind-the-scenes videos in question of the boy groups with the “SNL” cast show female staff members rushing at the group members after they’ve been introduced, grabbing at them with complete disregard.

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Lee Se Young Posts Handwritten Apology To B1A4 After Sexual Assault Controversy

Lee Se Young said, “Hello, this is Lee Se Young. I apologize for worrying everyone with my wrongful actions. I personally apologized to each individual member on set, and with this letter, I want to once again apologize to all the fans and B1A4 members. I’ll reflect on my actions time and again so that something like this does not happen again. I sincerely apologize.”

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B1A4 Responds To “SNL Korea” Sexual Assault Controversy

The B1A4 members recently shared their thoughts on the recent “SNL Korea” controversy.

On November 28, B1A4 held a showcase for their third studio album “Good Timing,” where they were asked about the “SNL Korea” sexual assault controversy.

Jinyoung talked about the incident, saying, “Honestly, it happened so suddenly that we didn’t know what to make of the situation. So we watched the video again, and we thought it would make the fans worry a lot. As big as the controversy is, we’re going to power through and work harder on our album.”

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Block B also subjected to same sexual harassment as INFINITE/B1A4 on ‘SNL Korea’

After it was revealed recently that B1A4 and INFINITE had been subjected to sexual harassment by the female cast members of ‘Saturday Night Live Korea‘, the staff issued an apology, but just to B1A4.

Well, now it has been pointed out that Block B also suffered the same treatment from female cast members when they guested on the show.


Source: Soompi (1, 2, 3), @leeseyoung19890428, MyDailyKorea, Naver, Nate, Asianjunkie, Casey M.

Comments

[soft-taozi.livejournal.com]

In a western-view the case is pretty black and white;

But I do wonder if the case is as black and white in older Koreans eyes (which would largely cover the higher ups in charge). The reason that I say this is that 15-25 years ago it was pretty common for random older (mostly) dudes to 'grope' like kindergarten or elementary school aged boys -- this was just a friendly? thing to do. Then again this does not happen except maybe in the countryside these days.

[klauses.livejournal.com]

can people stop saying this in posts about this

[heyitsrocky91.livejournal.com]

I think it's a combination of toxic masculinity and homophobia. Men are supposed to be strong and not weak (which also relates back to sexism too though). Weak men are "gay". So if you admit you've been sexually harassed, you must be "gay" or "not a real man". It's a dangerous mindset to have. One of my friends was harassed by a superior when we were in high school and went to someone who basically told him he was "exaggerating" his story. Unfortunately, the guy ended up raping him :/ Nothing happened to the guy either because my friend was discouraged from reporting it to the police.

[heyitsrocky91.livejournal.com]

"15-25 years ago it was pretty common for random older (mostly) dudes to 'grope' like kindergarten or elementary school aged boys -- this was just a friendly? thing to do" what? O_o seriously??

[heyitsrocky91.livejournal.com]

As usual, sexual harassment is not taken seriously. :)))))) I hope I live to see the day when it is. Our culture right now is too steeped in misogyny and homophobia to do that right now though.

[dickslikejesus.livejournal.com]

That's an awful story jesus I'm so sorry for you friend.

I think you've hit the nail on the head though I think it's a combination of both of those things. I grew up in a pretty toxic masculinity fueled way, luckily in highschool my friend group became more diverse, and while I still had (I still have but I'm actively working to better myself) serious problematic beliefs and tendencies, I at least never had to struggle with this idea of "if I do that, it'd seem gay." I do agree though, any time I've felt like someone has encroached on my personal space I never bring it up, I just stay quiet or give a half assed smile cause there's something in me that feels like doing anything would show...I dunno some kind of weakness?

It's stupid when I write it, I feel really dumb and upset with myself but it's a very difficult thing to change, especially when my mom had also encouraged that belief that me saying anything is silly or that I need to take a look at what I'm wearing to decide if I'm allowed to say anything.

[modestgoddess79.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry that happened to you. People really need to take sexual harassment more seriously

[heyitsrocky91.livejournal.com]

I'm a woman but I grew up in a similar environment. The man is supposed to protect you and be the strong one. Honestly, I think that's why I'm so against having a man "protect" me to this day lmao. That shit fucks up your mind. Gender roles put people in boxes and in cases like this, are complicit in rape culture. I don't know if this will change anytime soon, unfortunately. Our culture right now is steeped in misogyny and homophobia. If I have kids, I will work on teaching them the toxicity of these things, though.

[dickslikejesus.livejournal.com]

Thank you, I really do appreciate that. I didn't wanna wax a sob story or anything but it's something that hits close to home for me.

[dickslikejesus.livejournal.com]

Yeah I mean I still to this day have that feeling when I'm with someone I know or anything like that. I always feel like I have to stand up for them when most often they can totally handle themselves. It's a very very hard thing to combat and I try to just stand with instead of stand in front.

The future is the children anyways, I have a son and all I want from him is for him to try his best to be a good person, I'm actively trying to become a better person because I was really shitty like 3 years ago. I'm probably not much better to plenty of people, but I want to be better and I'm working to become more educated and understanding so I can pass those lessons onto my son and he can be, and already is so much better than me.

[heyitsrocky91.livejournal.com]

I think the best way to approach this is to know you'll never be perfect or "unproblematic" because we don't live in a vacuum and will have biases that have formed since the day we were born. Just try to always learn and grow as you get older :) that's how I take every day :)