God = out of love...Park Joon-hyung's forgiveness is overshadowed by Gyeongju Market's apology, flipped fandom

By Jieun, Baek

Jun 10, 2025

God out of love...Park Joon-hyung's forgiveness is overshadowed by Gyeongju Market's apology, flipped fandom



God fans were outraged by the apology.

On the 9th, an incredible incident occurred in the recording of KBS2 Immortal Masterpiece-2025 Gyeongju APEC Special" at the helipad next to the administrative welfare center in Bodeok-dong, Gyeongju.

When Gyeongju Mayor Joo Nak-young saw the name of god on the cast list, he said "God is a singer in our generation, so didn't he get out of it?"




As the remarks became public, fans demanded an official explanation and apology from Mayor Joo. Then god leader and eldest brother Park Jun-hyung "No matter what anyone says, we're okay. I don't want you guys to be hurt by anyone's slip of the tongue. We're good. So you guys should open your minds and not get hurt. Don't stress yourself out. We have bigger things to come" to console the fans.

Fans also soothed their hearts for a moment by Park Joon-hyung's interpersonal appearance. However, Mayor Joo's apology set fire to the hearts of fans again.

God out of love...Park Joon-hyung's forgiveness is overshadowed by Gyeongju Market's apology, flipped fandom
Mayor Joo said on his SNS page that day, `I deeply regret if there are people who have felt uncomfortable with my remarks. The remark had no intention of denigrating a particular artist," he posted an apology.




He commented with pleasure and affection that God, who my generation also loved and liked very much, is still active today. However, if there was a lack of expression and it hurt the fans, we take it seriously and sincerely express our regret."

However, it is difficult to accept the explanation that the term 'singer' is an expression that contains 'nice'nice'nice'n affection'n common sense. Furthermore, it was suggested that a half-apology such as 'It was not such an intention, but it would be regrettable if it was accepted as such' was also inappropriate.

Fans are expressing anger, saying, "'How can disparaging remarks be an expression of affection?' 'It was a statement that should not be made as a public figure?' 'We urge a sincere apology for 'god.'"








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