EXO's Baekhyun apologizes for his statement concerning depression

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"Hello, this is Baekhyun. I'm writing because I'd like to personally apologize for the statement I made at the fan signing on December 30. To be honest, I've been afraid of depression lately, and I was in a hypersensitive state. Then at the fan signing event, I talked a lot with that fan, and I was worried. I suddenly became afraid. I'm supposed to make this fan happy at a fan signing event that's supposed to be filled with happiness, and I suddenly felt the weight of what they told me. I think my heart was hasty at the thought that after my fan left that spot, I might not be able to speak with them again. I wanted to comfort them with at least one more word, so in that moment, I wanted to quickly say something because I felt like my words would be of help as they said they liked me. I think I was lost in that thought from after I stopped talking with that fan until the end of the fan signing. There were aspects where I spoke hastily because in that situation I wanted to let fans know that even if they're going through a depression or rough time, EXO and the people beside them were there for them. Even when I don't have the ability to arrange my thoughts in such a short time, I spoke too soon. I regret saying those things and choosing those words in that moment. I just wanted to comfort them and give them strength. As I'm writing this, I'm scared that I'll make another mistake. Still, I wanted to sincerely apologize. I apologize to that fan, and I wanted to say I'm sorry to everyone who was hurt because of this incident. I'll become Baekhyun who speaks and acts more carefully in the future."