RIIZE’s member, Eunseok, is currently at the eye of the storm after the controversy over a racially insensitive expression. The idol is now under public scrutiny and has released a substantial statement to apologize for the ongoing controversy.
On May 6, Eunseok posted a lengthy message on the fan communication platform Bubble to address his inappropriate behaviour and mistake by asking for forgiveness to all those who were offended by his remarks.
“While sharing a childhood photo of myself, I used an inappropriate expression. I sincerely apologize to anyone who may have felt uncomfortable due to my poor choice of words. Although I recognized the mistake and deleted the post immediately, I still feel deeply sorry. I will think more carefully before I speak and act. I sincerely apologize once again.”
The controversy became a major matter after Eunseok shared a childhood photo in celebration of Children’s Day. The idol used a term that has been criticized for being derogatory toward a specific racial group. Despite his quickly deleting the post, the damage was already done.
