Sunwoo of THE BOYZ has issued an apology following a wave of online controversy surrounding his behavior.

🗣️ Agency Issues Official Statement

On April 13, IST Entertainment (ONEHUNDRED) addressed the issue through an official statement:

"We are aware of the recent controversy involving Sunwoo across media and online communities. We sincerely apologize for not managing the situation properly."

The label continued, "It's unfortunate that despite Sunwoo's sincere reflection, the conversation has unfolded in an unintended direction."

🧎 "He Regrets His Actions Deeply"

The agency acknowledged its own shortcomings, stating, "We should have taken a more proactive approach before the issue escalated. Sunwoo himself is now reflecting on his careless actions."

They added, "This incident is ultimately our fault as a company. Sunwoo is also taking time to reflect on behaviors he wasn't previously aware of. We promise to prevent any future recurrence."

🔒 Taking Legal Action Against Malicious Comments

ONEHUNDRED also addressed the rise of harmful speculation and false rumors:

"We've confirmed the existence of malicious and baseless comments. To protect our artist, we cannot stand idly by. We are preparing strong legal action."

🎧 The Incident That Sparked It All

The controversy began when a video surfaced of Sunwoo after a recent radio appearance. He was seen dropping his wireless earbuds and shouting "My AirPods." A security staff member retrieved them, and netizens claimed Sunwoo did not say thank you.

Actress Nana left a comment under the video saying, "He needs to be scolded," which fueled the fire. When fans pushed back, Nana doubled down with another comment: "You can tell everything from one thing."

🗨️ Sunwoo Responds Directly to Fans

Sunwoo addressed the situation on a fan communication platform, saying,

"Even when no one's watching, I'm never like that. Why would I shout at a security guard to pick up my AirPods in front of fans? That's crazy."