Do Kyung-wan only apologized publicly for Jang Yoon-jung sub Kim Jin-woong's disparaging controversy.

Aug 25, 2025

KBS announcer Kim Jin-woong, who is embroiled in a controversy over ignoring broadcaster Do Kyung-wan, left an apology.

On the 25th, Kim Jin-woong apologized for causing concern to Do Kyung-wan and Jang Yoon-jung with rash remarks on today's broadcast. I apologize to the viewers and fans who must have felt uncomfortable because of this," he said.

In particular, Do Kyung-wan gave me encouragement when I worked in the region, and he was such a warm senior who always told me to contact my juniors if I was hungry, but I am truly sorry for causing you a great inconvenience. I felt deeply how hurtful this thoughtless remark was. I'll always be alert so that this doesn't happen again," he added.

Kim Jin-woong's controversial remarks came from KBS2 'The boss's ears are donkey ears' which aired on the 24th. When Um Ji-in visits a marriage information company with junior Kim Jin-woong and says "Do Kyung-wan got married the best among male juniors," Kim Jin-woong says "I can't live like Do Kyung-wan senior." It might be rude to my senior, but I don't think I can live with someone's serve."

After the broadcast, Jang Yoon-jung said, `Sayings or actions that you can't laugh when you don't have a friend cannot be wrapped up as a joke or a joke. There is no 'sub' in the family," he said, expressing displeasure at Kim Jin-woong's remarks. A few hours later, Kim Jin-woong contacted me directly, and he apologized, saying, "I just got a text message from an unknown number and asked for my number. It must have taken courage to apologize, and if you apologize, I think you should take that thought into consideration. I won't say long things. I hope you have a lot of relaxation, happiness, and good luck in the future," he said.

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I apologize for causing concern to Do Kyung-wan and Jang Yoon-jung with rash remarks on today's broadcast. We also apologize to the viewers and fans who may have felt uncomfortable due to this.

I still lack experience, and I couldn't be careful because I was ahead of my motivation because it seemed to be an opportunity that came precious to me. As a result, I said something I shouldn't have said.

In particular, Do Kyung-wan did not spare any encouragement when I worked in the region, and although he was such a warm senior who always took care of his juniors that he told me to contact them if I was hungry, I was truly sorry to cause you a great inconvenience.

I felt deeply how hurtful this thoughtless remark was. I will always be alert so that this doesn't happen again. I sincerely apologize.

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