Honey J, who was praised for her "national heritage-level stage," bowed her head after becoming embroiled in a controversy over sexual harassment comments… "Deeply reflecting, I sincerely apologize"

Honey J, who received high praise for her "national heritage-level choreography" through the first broadcast stage of WSWF, bowed her head after becoming embroiled in a controversy over sexual harassment comments just a day later. On a day filled with both praise and controversy, Honey J showed a responsible attitude while delivering repeated apologies and reflections.

On the 21st, Honey J expressed her gratitude for the enthusiastic response from fans regarding the Mnet WSWF mega crew mission stage 'BUMSUP' through her social media. "Thank you sincerely for surpassing 10 million views in just 3 days," she said, adding, "I’m glad many people recognized the meaning I wanted to convey. I will continue to wait for your interpretations."

The stage drew evaluations as a "national heritage-level performance" with compositions that spanned traditional and modern styles, stimulating emotional lines, and fellow dancers such as Jay Park, Leejung, and Hyojin Choi sent enthusiastic support. It was indeed a moment when praises hailed it as an 'unmatchable' stage.

However, before the aftereffects could settle, Honey J found herself at the center of an unfortunate controversy. On the same day, in a reaction video uploaded on the YouTube channel "Today’s Choi Hyo-jin," Honey J faced criticism from some viewers for making a sexual harassment comment after viewing the Japanese crew Danica's performance, saying, "Is that dancing? That's XX."

On the 22nd, as the controversy spread, Honey J posted an official apology on her social media. She conveyed, "I deeply apologize to those who were hurt by my careless words in the video uploaded last night, and to the many who have supported me for any disappointment and discomfort I caused."

She further added, "While watching the first broadcast of WSWF comfortably with the members, I reacted strongly out of immersion in the situation, and my reckless words and actions caused discomfort to the viewers. I am deeply reflecting on this."

In particular, she revealed that she directly apologized to the opposing crew, stating, "Immediately after realizing the situation, I conveyed my apologies directly to the opposing dancer. I sincerely apologize again to those who generously understood, despite the possibility of feeling uncomfortable, and acknowledged my shortcomings for not properly recognizing the weight of my expression."

Honey J concluded, "Through this incident, I've realized how much impact a single word can have. In the future, I will not take any words lightly and will ensure not to repeat my mistakes," adding, "I will sincerely accept all critiques and strive to become a more considerate and profound person."

Meanwhile, the 'BUMSUP' mega crew stage led by Honey J achieved an explosive response by surpassing 10 million views in just three days after being released on Mnet's official YouTube channel "The Dance." The performance was praised for showcasing an evolved aspect of K-dance through its excellent direction and choreography composition.

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