On the July 16 airing of 'Hongki's Kiss the Radio, Bella did an impersonation of Lai Guan Lin while having a conversation about 'Produce 101' season 2. She stated, "His voice stuck in my memory and I've tried it myself as a joke. He's Lai Guan Lin. This is an impersonation."
She then mimicked the way Lai Guan Lin speaks Korean.
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Many netizens found Bella's impersonation of Lai Guan Lin offensive and demanded an apology.
In response, Bella wrote a handwritten letter and stated, "I apologize to everyone who was hurt by my insensitive impersonation of Wanna One member Lai Guan Lin. I have no desires to make up excuses for my immature acts on a broadcast and am deeply reflecting on my actions."
She added, "I did not intend to make fun of foreigners with Lai Guan Lin's impersonation. I once again sincerely apologize for hurting the fans of Wanna One and Lai Guan Lin with such actions."
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