Shin Dong-yeop apologizes for remarks at Daehangno performance, "I take responsibility for my careless words and will act more cautiously."

Shin Dong-yeop personally apologized for the controversy over his remarks that were seen as belittling the Daehangno theater scene. On the 6th, Shin Dong-yeop posted on the YouTube channel ’Jjanhan Hyung Shin Dong-yeop’ community, sincerely apologizing to those who were hurt by his careless words during the recent ’Jjanhan Hyung’ broadcast. He emphasized that Daehangno is a very meaningful and special place to him, explaining that he has experienced deep resonance and emotion watching numerous masterpieces such as ’Subway Line 1’ and ’Finding Kim Jong-wook’ in Daehangno. He also added that he has always had affection and respect for the Daehangno stage and performing arts. The controversial remarks came during the ’Jjanhan Hyung Shin Dong-yeop’ content released on the 3rd, when he was talking about musicals with guests Boom, Nucksal, and Hanhae. Shin Dong-yeop said, ″Daehangno mostly has small theaters, so they don’t do musicals,″ and ″When musicals are done in Daehangno, they are small theater musicals. You don’t even have to wear a microphone for those.″ After this content was released, some viewers pointed out that these remarks seemed to belittle Daehangno performances and small theater musicals. Shin Dong-yeop acknowledged that during the conversation with the cast on the broadcast, he made light remarks that leaned too much toward jokes and did not fully consider the actual environment on site and the hard work of many people. He apologized again, saying, ″I deeply apologize once more to everyone who felt uncomfortable and hurt by my inadequate words and behavior.″ Finally, Shin Dong-yeop promised to be more careful with his words and actions in any situation going forward and to always have a humble heart toward the dedication of those who create stage arts.