Block B releases a video apology

[ayamefan13.livejournal.com]

As you all know, Block B has been swept up in controversy over their behavior during an interview in Thailand. Their carefree behavior in front of cameras has been criticized as disrespectful and insensitive towards the people of Thailand. Both the Korean and Thail media have been reporting up a storm about this issue, and as such, the boys found themselves in the headlines, and the subject of fury amongst netizens all over the world.

Although it seems clear that the boys never intended to offend anyone, it seems their actions are seen as unforgivable by many. Petitions have been going around insisting on Block B’s retirement and blocking their appearances from broadcasts, and have gained 10,000 signatures so far.

However, there are also plenty who sympathize with the boys and have been speaking out against these petitions, especially after seeing how truly sorry the boys were and realizing that they had never intended any harm – since part of Block B’s charm lies in their carefreeness.

The boys have already written apologies, bowed 90 degrees on their latest music show appearance, and Zico shaved his head in remorse.

In addition, they have released another apology today, this time in the form of a video on their YouTube page with subtitles in Korean, Thai, and English. The boys’ remorse and pain are visible on their faces as they apologize once again to the people of Thailand, and bow to show their sincerity.

source; allkpop + BrandnewStardom@yt

Comments

[in-noctem.livejournal.com]

Ngl, this is me right now. I hope BNS disables the comments on the video, antis are going crazy claiming that they're looking down because they're reading from a script and whatnot. In other news, their performance on M! Countdown was really good. I'm glad the fans could give them such amazing support. They really needed that.

[moronicus-kyla.livejournal.com]

Reading from a script? People don't give up on hate, do they? This is one of the most sincere apologies I've ever heard in the kpop universe, though the head-shaving was a bit too much.

[moronicus-kyla.livejournal.com]

THIS is how you apologize. Your comments were dumb but you made no excuses. Good job Block B.

CAP, Jenny Hyun, take notes plz~

[in-noctem.livejournal.com]

Cap's apology sounds like something you'd be forced to write so you'd be let off detention or something.

[umbrella-smile.livejournal.com]

I am not a fan and their comments were insensitive but things have gotten WAY out of hand imo. They seem to realize what they said was wrong and are sincerely sorry.

[onlylexy.livejournal.com]

This!^ Things are getting way over bored now.

[edanz-castle.livejournal.com]

I really feel bad for them. They are doing the works for an apology..it's kind of sad.

[honeebs.livejournal.com]

Hope this settles down now. The masses love to tear people down.

[thewarpedmelody.livejournal.com]

I dont stan Block B or 2PM, but this incident has been blown way out of proportion. Just move on with life.
I can feel Block B though, some people just can't get on with life, its so frustrating
(http://tinypic.com?ref=4tm2xg)

[asth77.livejournal.com]

who the fuck started a suicide petition?
Wow, if that person was in front of me right now, srsly.

Fans should be proud of them, not a lot of stars would be able to do that.
I applaud, I hope they will find success now, they deserve it if they are able to apologize like this, unlike many other stars who said insensitive things and just written " sorry" on their twitter (Khun should watch this video lolol...)

Fighting!

[moronicus-kyla.livejournal.com]

Suicide petition? Ugh, I can't with some people -___-

[siaht.livejournal.com]

I barely even know these guys but I don't think they deserve any of what they're getting. Not when they haven't even done anything intentionally. Unfortunately it's a lot easier to get hate sparkled on people than sympathy or any other good feeling for the matter. Most have probably been waiting for a chance to trash them like that, as well as it happens with many others.

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

I'm not a fan but this is a proper apology and people should let them be now.
I was bugged by their comment but this apology seems genuine.

[sjuminuter.livejournal.com]

I'm not a Block B fan but it breaks my heart to see them like this. They've learned their mistake and apologized numerous of times.

[timetobegin.livejournal.com]

This situation is spiraling out of control. I'm feeling bad for them.

[funkaliciousss.livejournal.com]

wait what did they even do?

and aside from this incident, why does everyone hate them so much?

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

Not sure but I think there was some homophobic comment before this incident.
Not sure it's them... I'd have to check.

[tendrejoue.livejournal.com]

This is ridiculous and totally blown out of proportions, they fucked up and they were really out of line,
but they don't deserve all the shit they're getting rn, I don't really care for them but this is absolutely wrong. Poor things they look like beaten puppies, people need to show mercy now, they apologized once more and worse has been done in the past.

[shadow-kitty47.livejournal.com]

I get the feeling that no matter how many times they apologize people still won't be satisfied. The boys understand they made a mistake, they feel bad, they've apologized. People who are demanding more from them need to get on with their lives.

[cairistiona.livejournal.com]

/wibbles

My boys. :( They all looked so sad, and I swear one of them (maybe Jaehyo?) was crying because he kept sniffing. It would explain why his head was so far down.

Kyung, you'd best start behaving after all this, or I will not hesitate to dump you for Jaehyo again.

[cottonowl.livejournal.com]

omg now that you say it, Jaehyo tilting his head to hide his crying seems legit. I'm just about to sob too now. ;__;

I love Block B but I'll personally slap Kyung if he fucks up again.

[sai12.livejournal.com]

How many times does Block B have to apologize? Omg this broke my heart to watch.

I can't believe how their couple of stupid comments, which were admittedly bad, but not THAT bad got to this point. :(

[jxsica.livejournal.com]

This is probably one of the most sincere and humble apologies I've seen made by an idol/idol group tbh.

[in-noctem.livejournal.com]

What I'm curious to know is...how does this affect their relationship?

[illustratedd.livejournal.com]

with the fans or within the group? if in general, i think they'll all be more reserved in general now; especially (or mainly) during interviews :/

[nykychan.livejournal.com]

Sometimes word can be meaningless or unnecessary and although these are quite "random", but try to watch the video without sound and dont read the subtitle. For me, the feeling and the sayings comes across completely. And his is called an apology, not the common, stereotyped things, what sometimes our ear want to hear. They regret and realize. Now all this petition and hater campaign should be over now! It's unnecessary! I am not a fan, but sincerely they dont deserve this much.

[reii-chan.livejournal.com]

I feel sorry for them at this point, but I'm glad they apologized this way.

[shintotchi.livejournal.com]

I'm not a Block B stan, but I can certainly appreciate the gravity of the situation and the sincerity in which they are approaching it. Seriously, Zico shaved his head. Most idols avoid that unless they're G-Dragon or they're going in the army. I'm no fan, but I could clearly see their remorse. You could cut the depression in that room with a knife. I really hope their mistake doesn't crush their career before it fully begins.

ps: I love how 80% of the comments start off "I'm not a Block B fan but... Haha it's great

[yumett.livejournal.com]

*heartbroken* it was painful to watch and see them like that.
did/do they really deserve to go through all of that.
i hope people will move on now, it's more than enough, this must stop.

[harbour-jane.livejournal.com]

that was seriously depressing to watch

[bababerry.livejournal.com]

shame on 10,000 people who want to trash dreams and hard work of seven young man. like they're all saints themselves

[krissasaur]

lol this. i always think of shit like this when this stuff happens in fandom. i get that they are famous and have to watch what they say, but we all make mistakes, and people change and grow from these mistakes, and it just isn't fair to condemn these idols for life just because they are famous. they are people too, and also learn from mistakes.

[asnindie.livejournal.com]

They've apologised, they're not child eaters that they're some evil things that are beyond remorse. People need to stop, harassing Zico's family, suicide petition, I'm honestly disgusted tbh. They were stupid and insensitive, yeah well trying to trump them in the shitty stakes doesn't make you better. People need to stop their sanctimonious crap and come down to planet and forgive some kids who were douchey.

[niav.livejournal.com]

The death threats, disbandment petitions, etc are all out of line but nobody needs to forgive them. That's not how forgiveness works; forgiveness, like an apology itself, means nothing unless it's freely given and sincerely meant. Nobody is obligated to forgive them.