Since the latest airing of 'Radio Star', KARA has been feeling the heat from viewers and netizens, who have severely criticized the girls' attitudes and reactions displayed on the show. In response to the negative comments aimed at the girls, one of the MCs of the show, Yoon Jong Shin, as well as the show's writer have spoken up in their defense.

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For those who keep up with Korean portal sites, you may have seen KARA's 'Radio Star' appearance articles consistently rank in the most popular section throughout the whole day. Many netizens remarked that the girls seem to have a case of the celebrity disease and have lost their humbleness, and that their emotional outbursts were uncalled for, especially since they were the ones who agreed to go on the show even when they are well aware about the teasing and nosy nature of 'Radio Star'. 

Seeing the immense backlash towards the girls, Yoon Jong Shin tweeted apologetically, "Although they came to have fun, if it doesn't go as well as they hoped it would, it's normal to cry.. Isn't the human heart like that.. Although 'Radio Star's way of speech is usually like that, the guests' feelings are still the first priority."

"I think that their tears were the most honest response.. We were being harsh like we always are.. so if one was to get cursed at, we should be the ones to get it.. Not everyone can respond to our questions with wit and laughter.. They were probably things that the members had a hard time with while experiencing.. So as one of the ones who took the most active role, it is my fault.. I'm sorry ^^"

One of the writers of the show, Kim Tae Hee, also spoke in defense of KARA: "The KARA I know is polite and kind compared to other girl groups, and they're likable idols who are also good at variety! Although there were emotional moments during the filming, they were able to get over it with laughs and do their best, so we're thankful for them! Don't speak badly of them! They are pretty and nice girls".

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