“Find Me In Your Memory” Idol-Turned-Actor Lee Jin Hyuk Apologizes For His “Inconsiderate” Live Broadcast

Earlier this week, the popular K-Drama Find Me In Your Memory‘s actor — and boy group UP10TION member — Lee Jin Hyuk took some intense heat from Korean netizens…

… who found his live stream to be “disrespectful” toward his co-star actress Kim Seul Gi.

“Find Me In Your Memory” Idol-Turned-Actor Lee Jin Hyuk Criticized After He “Disrespects” Co-Star In A Live Broadcast

As criticism grew, on May 13, 2020, he uploaded a handwritten apology on his Instagram account. Lee Jin Hyuk stated that he is “Reflecting on [his] actions streamed in the live broadcast” and that he is “Going to try [his] best to not disappoint anyone again.”

Hello, this is Lee Jin Hyuk. Find Me In Your Memory has successfully aired the final episode. Thank you for the love and support. Before I continue, I would like to first apologize for my incompetence. I have looked back at the live broadcast and realized what I have done wrong. I’m sorry to all production staff, drama viewers, and my fans for my poor behavior in the live broadcast. Plus, I apologize to Kim Seul Gi sunbae-nim for my inconsiderate comment. I will learn from the criticism and become an actor who does not disappoint in the future. Again, I’m sorry.

— Lee Jin Hyuk

Once the apology circulated, netizens actively left comments forgiving the rookie actor and wishing him all the best in his endeavors.

“To be honest, it was extremely disappointing. But this is a well written apology. And since the parties involved seem to have talked it through, that’s it. There is nothing more to be said about this anymore. I hope he’ll do better next time.”
“I hope he learned to think before he takes action. That will help his career in the industry. I particularly didn’t like seeing how arrogant and selfish he looked and sounded in the broadcast.”
“I’m not his fan, but I felt bad for him because he looked so young and immature, like he didn’t know what he was doing. So I hope this helped him grow as a person.”

Meanwhile, some netizens also pointed out that certain “fans” are to share the blame for this particular controversy, for having attacked Kim Seul Gi in the first place. They commented, “These so-called ‘fans’ should learn from this incident” — that malicious comments are unacceptable no matter what.