YouTuber apologizes after visiting agency to meet BLACKPINK's Jennie
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A YouTuber who visited his agency to meet BLACKPINK's Jennie has apologized for his actions.
- The YouTuber explained his visit was part of a challenge to achieve difficult bucket list items.
- He acknowledged his behavior was reckless and has reflected on the inconvenience caused.
A YouTuber has apologized after facing criticism for visiting the agency of K-pop group BLACKPINK's member Jennie in an attempt to meet her. The YouTuber, known as Potato Turtle, posted an apology on social media, admitting his actions were "reckless."
I sincerely apologize to everyone who felt uncomfortable due to the video I recently uploaded.
He explained that he is currently undertaking a challenge to complete 100 bucket list items. While some goals, like seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland, are achievable, others, such as having coffee with Jennie, are highly unrealistic. He stated that he wanted to challenge himself with seemingly impossible tasks and "knock on the door."
I am deeply reflecting on my reckless actions after reading every single comment left.
The YouTuber clarified that he did not genuinely expect to have coffee with Jennie by visiting the company or concert venues. He mentioned being inspired by overseas content where celebrities are often "shouted out," leading him to believe such a gesture might be possible. He expressed deep reflection after reading comments and understanding the discomfort his actions caused.
Some goals are relatively easy to achieve, like 'seeing the aurora in Iceland,' but others are realistically difficult, like 'having a cup of coffee with Jennie.'
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.