A Korean star got embroiled in a controversy as he interacted with a comment on a video where victims of North Korea’s “pleasure squad” spoke out.
The controversy erupted after it was revealed that actor Mo Geon Hu liked a comment saying “I really envy the North Korean elite” under a video where victims confessed and explained the internal abuses of North Korea’s “pleasure squad.”
In the video titled “When you join North Korea’s pleasure squad, they really strip you, down to your underwear,” a woman who confessed to being a victim said, “I was brainwashed to believe that harm would come if I didn’t undress. Looking back now, it’s very shameful.”
On July 3rd, Mo Geon Hu posted on his account, starting with an apology: “I sincerely apologize for causing concern to many people due to my social media activity.”
He explained, “The ‘like’ on the problematic comment occurred because I happened to come across the comment while browsing and accidentally tapped it—a mechanical mistake. Due to my work schedule and personal matters, I realized this fact late. Upon realizing it, I immediately removed the xlike’ and cleaned up the comment section.”
He bowed his head and said, “Regardless of the reason, I deeply regret causing a major misunderstanding and discomfort and disappointment to many due to my lack of careful social media management.”
He added, “I want to clearly state that malicious interpretations or rumors spreading online are completely unrelated to my usual values or thoughts. It was purely a mistake. Although unintentional, I bow my head in apology once again to those who were hurt by my carelessness.”
Finally, Mo Geon Hu concluded his explanation and apology by saying, “From now on, I will be a more careful and responsible person.”