Yang Chi-seung's Cheerful Response to Power Abuse and Wage Arrears Controversy: "I've Come to Ask for Forgiveness, So Let's Work Out"

Photo by Yang Chi-seung, Instagram capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Broadcaster and fitness trainer Yang Chi-seung, who has been at the center of controversy over allegations of power abuse and wage arrears, met with the employee in question and the person who spread the rumors.

On the 12th, Yang Chi-seung shared a post on his Instagram recounting his meeting with Mr. A, who had exposed the wage arrears, and Mr. B, who spread the rumors.

Yang Chi-seung posted a photo taken with them, captioned with phrases such as "The guy who worked for two days and ran away (the employee who reported the wage arrears)," "The guy who widely spread it (the person who spread the controversy)," and "The guy who ranked first on real-time search (Yang Chi-seung)," stating that the issue had been resolved.

Yang said, "I acknowledge your courage to seek forgiveness and come to me in person. Everyone can make mistakes, and you are admirable for admitting your mistakes," adding, "I also make many mistakes. We just need to avoid making the same mistakes in the future, and I sincerely pray for your success. Please support these friends as well."

He also appealed, "Many people suffer great wounds and pain from malicious comments posted casually. Please stop now."

He continued, "You who came to ask for forgiveness only sit in front of the computer, so your lower body is weak. Let's do lower body exercises," and shared a video of him making them do lower body workouts, which brought laughter.

Netizens who saw this expressed support and encouragement for Yang Chi-seung’s cheerful way of handling the controversy.

Comments from netizens included, "The trainer who makes the person who came to apologize do lower body exercises," "As expected, a great-hearted trainer," and "All three are admirable."

Meanwhile, on the 8th, a post appeared on an online community by a netizen claiming to have worked at the fitness center operated by Yang Chi-seung.

The post stated that on the first day of work, the person was subjected to verbal abuse and threats from Yang Chi-seung, and although they requested payment for the days worked, they received no response.

Regarding this, Yang Chi-seung explained on his Instagram, "The content currently being discussed online about me is a post from three years ago," adding, "The post written at that time was captured and is being spread as if it were a recent incident."

He further added, "At that time, the person deleted the post, came to me in person, apologized for the misunderstanding, and I remember paying the wages for the two days worked and sending them off after finishing things well."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.