DJ DOC Kim Chang-yeol apologizes for 'side poke' at Pengsoo: "Sorry for acting carelessly"

Singer Kim Chang-yeol apologized for hitting Pengsoo's side. Photo by Kim Chang-yeol Instagram

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] Kim Chang-yeol, a singer formerly of DJ DOC, apologized for his action of hitting EBS creator 'Pengsoo' on the side.

On the 7th, Kim Chang-yeol posted on his Instagram with the hashtags "Sorry Pengsoo, I like you, I apologize. Sorry to the fans."

He continued, "What I said for fun was greatly exaggerated. I didn't mean to harass but to express friendliness, but both my actions and words were too careless. I am sorry for causing this."

Kim Chang-yeol added, "Pengsoo, I already apologized before but I will apologize once again. I am also a fan, Pengsoo. I am sorry to Pengsoo's fans as well."

Earlier, on the 6th, during SBS LOVE FM's 'Kim Chang-yeol's Old School' where actor Kim Min-hee appeared as a guest and revealed she is a fan of Pengsoo, Kim Chang-yeol shared an encounter story with Pengsoo.

In the process, Kim Chang-yeol said, "I didn't even think about taking a photo and hit Pengsoo's side because I wanted to tease. Pengsoo said, 'I'm young, why are you hitting me?'"

At that time, Kim Min-hee raised the issue saying, "Pengsoo's fans won't stay quiet," but comedian Han Min-gwan responded lightly, "There are many ways to tease, why hit the side?" which sparked controversy.

Netizens criticized Kim Chang-yeol's behavior with comments like "Is it a joke to say you harassed in front of a fan?" and "Is having bad hand habits something to be proud of?"

Meanwhile, Pengsoo is a popular penguin who hosts the EBS entertainment program 'Giant Peng TV.' Pengsoo received the most votes among citizen nominees on the Seoul city website and rang the New Year's Eve bell to mark the start of 2020.

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