YouTuber Haneul's School Violence Controversy: "I Met and Apologized in Person"

YouTuber and online shopping mall CEO 'Haneul' posted an apology video following a school violence controversy. Photo by Haneul

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Min Jun-young] YouTuber and online shopping mall CEO 'Haneul' posted an apology video regarding the school violence controversy.

On the 13th, Haneul uploaded a video titled "Hello, this is Haneul" on her YouTube channel and began by saying, "I thought it was more important to apologize to the parties involved rather than making excuses or explanations."

She continued, "I met each friend who contacted me and sincerely apologized and asked for forgiveness," emphasizing, "I will take responsibility and continue to apologize and ask for forgiveness until the end."

Haneul expressed her intention to resign, stating, "Regarding company issues, I lacked experience and was insufficient as I started the business at a young age. I will take full responsibility and resign from my position as CEO."

She also added, "However, legal action is underway against false information for the sake of the employees who support me and those who trust me."

Furthermore, she bowed her head and said, "I sincerely want to apologize once again to the disappointed subscribers and those who trusted me."

Earlier in January, a former employee posted an expos? about the company run by Haneul on the corporate information sharing site 'Job Planet.'

The expos? writer, Mr. A, stated, "Calling at dawn outside of working hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. is basic," and evaluated, "The CEO is a princess, and the employees are maids. This explains why the turnover rate is 91%." In response, Haneul's side dismissed it as "one-sided claims that are not true."

Moreover, a netizen claiming to be a classmate of Haneul posted on SNS that she was extorted and assaulted by Haneul during school days. Haneul acknowledged this and apologized.

On January 24th, Haneul revealed a handwritten apology letter on her Instagram, saying, "I am truly ashamed of my immature behavior in the past," and "I sincerely apologize to everyone who was hurt by my actions and words during my childhood."

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