In response to the controversy surrounding the film 'Assassins,' YouTuber Dangun has issued an apology regarding his review and subsequent explanations.
On October 1, Dangun posted a video titled 'I Apologize Regarding the Film Assassins' on his YouTube channel.
Dangun stated, "I am aware that there are various discussions about the film Assassins and that my review video has faced criticism. I want to express my apologies regarding that review video."
He continued, "In the process of posting that initial review video, I used some ambiguous expressions. I should have clearly distinguished between what is actual history and what has been adapted, but I failed to do so, which led to misunderstandings on your part. I fully recognize that I contributed to this situation."
Dangun acknowledged the anger expressed by viewers, saying, "Looking at the memes and the review video, I can understand why you would be upset. I empathize with your concerns about the film and have taken note of the criticisms directed at me."
He also apologized for his previous explanations, saying, "What I wanted to emphasize was that I do not believe in conspiracy theories. However, during that process, I made unnecessary comments and displayed an inappropriate attitude, which I acknowledge was wrong."
Dangun pledged to be more cautious in the future when addressing historical events, stating, "In the future, when creating review videos about films or dramas that deal with history, especially modern history, I will ensure to research thoroughly to distinguish between artistic adaptations and actual history. I understand the anger many felt due to my review, and I want to apologize again for my attitude and aggressive tone during the clarification process."
He concluded, "I will be more careful in leaving film reviews and communicating going forward. I apologize once again."
Online reactions to Dangun's apology have been mixed.
Some users positively evaluated the apology, commenting, "It would have been better if it had come sooner, but it's better than engaging in a battle of egos like some others. He seems to have a good grasp of the situation for someone so young."
Another user remarked, "At least he’s different from someone who said they wouldn’t apologize."
One comment noted, "He had apologized before, but it seems he is addressing his attitude in this video as well."
Another user stated, "While society has become stingy with apologies, an apology is not a magical item that erases everything. It’s better to apologize than to do nothing, and reactions will vary from those who think this is enough to those who still hold grudges."
Some users pointed out that the apology came too late, with one criticizing, "He realized he was in trouble quickly, but how can he take back what he said?"
Another user echoed this sentiment, saying, "He said, 'I will never fall into the abyss,' but after three stacks of criticism, he finally apologized properly."
Political interpretations also emerged, with one comment stating, "If he is apologizing, he can't be a true leftist. True leftists never apologize." Another user added, "Apologizing now is better than never. It doesn’t make him seem extreme leftist. Why are they so stubborn about this?"
Another user concluded, "In my view, the quicker you bow down, the more likely you are to win. Having different political views is not a crime, and if he realized he made a mistake, admitting it should be straightforward."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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