[Full Text] Kim Yubin Apologizes for Saying "If I'm the Perpetrator, Then You Are ChangX"

Musical child actor Kim Yubin posted on her Facebook story on the 24th / Photo by Online Community Capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ga-yeon] Musical child actor Kim Yu-bin apologized for making misogynistic remarks regarding the so-called 'n번방 incident,' in which minors and women were threatened to produce sexual exploitation materials that were illegally distributed through Telegram chat rooms.

On the 25th, Kim Yu-bin posted on her Twitter, "This is Kim Yu-bin who posted a story on Facebook," and said, "I apologize to those who felt uncomfortable after seeing the thoughtless story I posted."

She explained, "The story was written in frustration because there were people who asked me if I had ever entered the N번방 and treated all men in the Republic of Korea as criminals."

She added, "I hate both the N번방 and the Doctor's Room, and I never intended to defend them," and said, "I will no longer argue my logic and will quietly accept it."

However, as criticism intensified even after posting the explanation, Kim Yu-bin posted a second apology.

Kim Yu-bin said, "A few Facebook friends who saw my story were hurt by the generalization of women, and it seems that fact was conveyed to Twitter," adding, "I am deeply reflecting on the comments you are leaving regarding my words and actions."

She continued, "I sincerely apologize to those who were hurt and struggling because of my momentary mistake," and said, "I am truly sorry."

Earlier, on the 24th, Kim Yu-bin posted a photo containing misogynistic remarks such as "If I am the perpetrator, then you are a changX" on her Facebook story, drawing public backlash.

The revealed photo included phrases like "What are men XX," "Did I watch the N번방, you XXX," "There are 270,000 changX in the Republic of Korea, so are you practically a changX too," and "'I'm scared there might be a changX near me,' how is this any different?"

On the 25th, as the vehicle carrying Jo Joo-bin, the operator of the 'Doctor's Room' who is accused of producing and distributing sexual exploitation materials of women including minors, left the Jongno Police Station in Seoul and headed to the prosecution detention center, citizens held a picket protest demanding severe punishment for Jo Joo-bin. Photo by Yonhap News

Meanwhile, as the 'n번방 incident' has sparked national outrage, famous entertainers such as actors and singers have called for strong punishment of those involved in the n번방 case.

On the Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae) public petition board, five petitions were posted, including "Thorough investigation and punishment of the Telegram child and adolescent sex slave case," "Please disclose the list and punish the participants of the N번방 chat," "Please punish all perpetrators including the N번방 Doctor and N번방 members," "We want the personal information of all Telegram N번방 subscribers disclosed," and "Please disclose the personal information of Telegram N번방 suspects and bring them to the photo line."

All these petitions met the requirement of over 200,000 supporters and were closed early.

On the 23rd, Blue House spokesperson Kang Min-seok said in a briefing, "President Moon Jae-in expressed his sincere condolences as the president to the 16 child and adolescent victims and other female victims of the 'n번방' incident and empathized with the people's rightful anger."

President Moon said, "This case should be recognized as a serious crime, and thorough investigation and severe punishment of the perpetrators are necessary. The investigation should not be limited to the operators of the n번방 but should extend to all members," adding, "If necessary, a special investigation team should be strongly established in addition to the Cyber Safety Division of the National Police Agency."

The full text of Kim Yu-bin's apology

This is Kim Yu-bin who posted a story on Facebook just now.

I apologize to those who felt uncomfortable after seeing the thoughtless story I posted.

The story was written in frustration because there were people who asked me if I had ever entered the N번방 and treated all men in the Republic of Korea as criminals.

I hate both the Telegram N번방 and the Doctor's Room. I never intended to defend them.

No matter what you say, I will no longer argue my logic and will quietly accept it.

I have learned a lot from this incident and will never make such a verbal mistake again.

This is Kim Yu-bin.

Two days ago, I posted a photo and text on my personal SNS story with friends-only visibility, and the story was taken down after a day.

A few Facebook friends who saw my story were hurt by the generalization of women, and it seems that fact was conveyed even to Twitter.

Looking at the comments you are leaving about my words and actions, I am deeply reflecting.

I sincerely apologize to those who were hurt and struggling because of my momentary mistake.

I am truly sorry.

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