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Posted by yckim124747 pts Thursday, December 21, 2017

Channel A apologizes again for mistakenly using Hong Jong Hyun's photo in reports about Jonghyun's death

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Channel A officially apologized for mistaking Hong Jong Hyun for the late�SHINee member Jonghyun.


The December 21 airing of 'Straightforward Show' covered Jonghyun's death and his funeral. During the segment, a photo of actor Hong Jong Hyun appeared on the screen instead of the SHINee member. Informed about the mistake near the end of the show, anchor�Lee Nam Hee�delivered an apology on the spot.�


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Following the show, Channel A apologized�again via the official homepage of 'Straightforward Show'. The apology stated, "While delivering the news about Jonghyun's funeral processions, the producers of 'Straightforward Show' mistakenly edited in a photo of actor Hong Jong Hyun. We sincerely apologize to Hong Jong Hyun, Jonghyun, his family, and fans."


A staff member from Channel A also stated to News1, "There was a mistake during the editing process on the day's broadcast. We realized the mistake during the live airing. We have apologized twice. Once again, we apologize to Jonghyun, his family,�and fans, as well as Hong Jong Hyun. We offer our condolences."



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