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Comedian Jung Yong Guk apologizes for comments about BLACKPINK's Jennie and staff

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Posted by Germaine-Jay Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Comedian Jung Yong Guk apologized for his comments about BLACKPINK's Jennie and staff.

On May 7, Jung Yong Guk told media outlets, "I apologize if I unintentionally caused harm with my story during the broadcast. I wasn't intending to insult any individual person. I apologize once again."

As previously reported, the comedian recounted a story about Jennie and BLACKPINK staff members visiting his gopchang restaurant, and fans demanded an apology as they alleged he cast a bad light on Jennie.

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No_Lazy_Bum
No_Lazy_Bum57 pts Tuesday, May 7, 2019 14
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He was telling the truth. He didn't need to apologize.

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Ohboy6918,922 pts Tuesday, May 7, 2019 11
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too bad he folded, though I understand why he wouldn't want to deal with crazy fans.

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