ZEROBASEONE's Kim Gyu Vin faced backlash for his choice of words on social media. While interacting with fans online , the singer apparently used some slang expressions that could be interpreted as insulting women or associated with misogynistic online communities.
These terms spread widely, sparking widespread criticism. The ZEROBASEONE members then issued an apology to their fans and everyone who was affected by the use of these terms. In his apology, he expressed regret for his choice of words and the impact they had.
Kim Gyu Vin used a term commonly associated with the “Ilbe” community. These words are often used in derogatory contexts. Ilbe, also known as the Daily Best Archives, is a popular online forum known for its conservative stance, which is mostly frequented by conservative male users.
In one of his posts, he replied with (Oh-woo-yah), a derogatory phrase aimed at women that is often used to sexualize them. Another term he uses is (eop-dang-kkae), a phrase in the Jeolla dialect used to mock speakers of the dialect. He also uses the term (ah-mol-llang), which is a cute way of saying 'I don't know' in Korean.
This term is said to be used by Ilbe users to mock overly emotional women. Singer ZEROBASEONE has since issued an apology to his fans for using these terms. On August 19, he shared a formal apology, clarifying that he didn't know the true meaning or origin of the expression he used.
In his apology, he explained that when communicating with fans, he used certain terms without knowing their prior meanings, and he deeply reflects on the mistakes he made. The singer once again apologized for the inconvenience he caused and inconvenienced others due to his lack of experience and lack of knowledge of these terms.
He assured people that he would do the research and move forward, aiming to prevent such mistakes from happening in the future. The ZEROBASEONE member conveyed his apologies to his supportive fans and to those who felt uncomfortable with his post, before signing the letter.
Kim Gyu Vin is a member of the boy band ZEROBASEONE (ZB1), which is a South Korean boy band formed through the reality competition Mnet Boys Planet in 2023. The group consists of nine members: Kim Ji Woong, Zhang Hao, Sung Han Bin, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae Rae, Ricky, Kim Gyu Vin, Park Gun Wook, and Han Yu Jin.
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