Gong Hyung-Jin Apologizes Over Controversy Regarding Remarks... "It Differs From My Intent, I'm Sorry to Cha Ji-Yeon"

[Dispatch=Lee Myung-joo] Actor Gong Hyung-Jin apologized for his remarks and conduct at an event venue.

K Heart Entertainment released a statement regarding Gong Hyung-Jin on the 19th. It addressed the controversy that emerged during the 70th anniversary celebration event of Far East Broadcasting.

At the time, musical actress Cha Ji-Yeon greeted him by saying "Hello senior," with a bow, and Gong Hyung-Jin requested a more formal greeting, saying "I'm your senior, so give me a proper greeting again."

Later, when a photo of Cha Ji-Yeon appeared on the backstage screen, he asked "Why isn't my photo there? I'm much more senior than her." Cha Ji-Yeon responded by saying "I'm sorry."

When Cha Ji-Yeon said "The sun is setting," he told her "Why are you acting? Do it like you normally do," or joked "That was originally my line but you did it."

The two were seen spreading through SNS. Netizens who shared the video expressed disappointment, saying "It was nerve-wracking, uncomfortable, unpleasant, and disheartening to watch."

Gong Hyung-Jin's side explained that "I spoke to a junior with whom I have a good relationship with the intention of being comfortable together," adding "There was no intention to offend the other person."

However, the situation sparked controversy due to his particular manner of conducting himself. A representative stated "It's unfortunate that it was conveyed differently from the original intention. We have already expressed our apology to Cha Ji-Yeon's side."

The representative continued, "We are taking seriously the point that consideration for the other person should come first in public events. We apologize to those who were troubled."

Finally, the representative said "We hope that this matter will be resolved smoothly with understanding and consideration, rather than being overinterpreted without sufficiently examining the intentions and context of those involved."

Meanwhile, Gong Hyung-Jin made his debut in the 1990 film "Yes, Sometimes Look at the Sky." He subsequently appeared in "Peppermint Candy," "Taegukgi," "Couples," and the drama "Chuno," among others.

Cha Ji-Yeon is active between stage and television. Her representative works include the musicals "Sopyeonje," "Wicked," "The Bridges of Madison County," "Rebecca," and "Dreamgirls."