On February 29, VIXX member Hongbin held a live broadcast on Twitch celebrating his anniversary being on the platform. While having fun and enjoying the broadcast with drinks, he made some comments regarding music made by idol groups which sparked hate from fans.
Member Leo took it to his Twitter to post a message related to this.
마음 편히 좋은 꿈들 꿔줘요 내 뮤즈들 미안해요~
— VIXX_LEO (@JUNGTW_LEO) February 29, 2020
Dream sweet dreams with your hearts at ease. My muses, I’m sorry.
In the morning of March 1, Hongbin himself started a live broadcast on his personal Instagram account to apologize with what he did. He also posted an apology separately. His agency, Jellyfish Entertainment also formally released a statement for this.
젤리피쉬 엔터테인먼트입니다.
소속 아티스트 이홍빈 군의 개인 방송에서 빚어진 물의에 관한 사죄의 말씀을 전합니다. 심려를 끼쳐드려 죄송합니다.
다시는 이러한 물의가 반복되지 않도록 아티스트 관리에 신중을 기하도록 노력하겠습니다. 감사합니다. pic.twitter.com/fqB2tOdTGi
— Jellyfish Ent. (@jellyfish_ent) March 1, 2020
Our artist Hongbin caused a lot of concern and pain to other labels’ artists and their fans through his actions on his individual broadcast. We bow our heads in apology. We also sincerely apologize to the fans who support VIXX and Hongbin. We are also taking responsibility for our label artist’s actions and are reflecting. We will do our best on managing our artist so something like this does not happen again. We apologize once again for causing concerns. Thank you.
Member Ravi, who’s in the midst of his promotion took time to share his thoughts through Instagram.
I worked hard because it was a stage I had wanted to show you in person, but I hope you were able to feel happiness seeing [the stages] through broadcasted shows. I had wanted to create many good memories with you in various places, but the situation didn’t allow for it and that makes me sad. However, there are still so many shows I’ve yet to be on and concerts I’ve yet to hold, so don’t think of this as the end, please don’t say goodbye to my precious first album “El Dorado” just yet, and please enjoy and treasure it a lot. I miss you so much. I love you.
My wish is that for many people, including myself, the thought is deeply embedded within us that there is no one higher or lower when it comes to the arts, and that we must not tear down someone’s tears and passion so easily. I wish to sincerely apologize to all those who have been hurt.