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K-pop star Park Gun-wook apologizes for fan sign lottery manipulation
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K-pop star Park Gun-wook apologizes for fan sign lottery manipulation

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • K-pop group ZEROBASEONE member Park Gun-wook apologized for manipulating a fan sign event lottery.
  • He admitted to not acting with enough caution, causing confusion and hurt to fans.
  • Park Gun-wook promised to reflect on his actions and grow, apologizing to fans and his group members.

Park Gun-wook, a member of the K-pop group ZEROBASEONE, has issued a sincere apology after facing accusations of manipulating a lottery for a fan sign event. The controversy erupted when a video surfaced showing Park announcing 'number 10' as the winner for a signed polaroid photo, only for fans to later discover the number '9' written on the back of the paper.

I should have judged and acted more cautiously at the time, but I did not.

โ€” Park Gun-wookDuring his apology for the fan sign event lottery manipulation.

In a lengthy statement posted on the fan platform, Park expressed his regret for his actions, stating, "I should have judged and acted more cautiously at the time, but I did not." He acknowledged the confusion and hurt caused by his behavior, accepting responsibility for his shortcomings. "I sincerely apologize to those who were confused and hurt by my inadequacy," he wrote, bowing his head in apology.

I sincerely apologize to those who were confused and hurt by my inadequacy.

โ€” Park Gun-wookExpressing regret for the confusion and hurt caused by his actions.

Park emphasized that he has always valued the feelings of his fans, known as 'ZEROSE,' and apologized for not living up to their expectations. "I am sorry for not showing a ๋ชจ์Šต (appearance/demeanor) that matches your feelings," he said, vowing to take the incident seriously and reflect deeply. He also extended apologies to his fellow ZEROBASEONE members and the staff who work alongside them.

I am sorry for not showing a ๋ชจ์Šต (appearance/demeanor) that matches your feelings.

โ€” Park Gun-wookApologizing for not living up to fan expectations.

Looking ahead, Park promised to act with greater caution and to become someone worthy of the trust placed in him by ZEROSE. "I will sincerely reflect and grow to become a person who is not ashamed of the trust that ZEROSE members give me," he concluded, reiterating his apology. The incident has cast a shadow over the group's recent comeback with their sixth mini-album, following a contract renegotiation that saw five members, including Park, continue with the group.

I will sincerely reflect and grow to become a person who is not ashamed of the trust that ZEROSE members give me.

โ€” Park Gun-wookPromising future caution and growth after the controversy.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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