As rapper and entrepreneur Beenzino became embroiled in controversy over political colors after posting on social media on the first day of early voting, he conveyed his intentions to apologize directly.

On the 29th, Beenzino opened up through his personal account, saying, "Hello. This is Beenzino. I sincerely apologize to those who felt uncomfortable with the post I made today."

Earlier that afternoon, Beenzino posted on social media, stating, "World Red Day," accompanied by a photo of himself wearing red clothing while holding his son. Additionally, Beenzino uploaded several photos featuring clothing in shades of red, and the last photo included red pants from his launched brand, iApp Studio.

Although it contained content similar to his usual daily life, it became controversial as it coincided with the day of early voting for the 21st presidential election on the 29th.

In particular, some speculated that Beenzino uploaded the post to reveal his political colors, with comments on his social media including, "Are you for the 2nd candidate?", "If that's your political color, why did you collaborate with Kia?", and "Just say you’re voting for the second candidate." Eventually, Beenzino deleted the post just two hours after posting it.

Regarding this, Beenzino noted, "I really had no political intentions, and I just wanted to share the peaceful day I spent with my family a few days ago and moments from the studio in a good mood this morning. However, I greatly feel that the timing, being during the early voting period, could have led to misunderstandings, and I acknowledge that I wasn’t sufficiently cautious."

He continued, "I always think it’s important to communicate healthily with my diverse fans," and added, "For that reason, I feel disappointed and inadequate about today's post. I have deleted the post, and in the future, I will consider each expression more carefully and take action accordingly. I thank those who pointed out my shortcomings."

Meanwhile, Beenzino married German model Stephanie Michova in 2022 and welcomed a son last year.

Below is the full text of Beenzino's post

Hello, this is Beenzino.

I sincerely apologize to those who felt uncomfortable with the post I made today.

There was truly no political intent, and I wanted to share the peaceful day I spent with my family a few days ago and the moments in the studio this morning happily!

However.

I feel greatly that the timing of it being during the early voting period could lead to misunderstandings, and that I wasn’t sufficiently cautious.

I always think it's important to communicate healthily with my diverse fans.

Therefore, I feel disappointed and inadequate about today's post.

I have deleted the post now, and I will consider each expression more carefully and take action accordingly in the future.

I thank those who pointed out my shortcomings.

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