[Full Text] Chef Lee Won-il's Fianc?e PD Kim Yujin Requests "A Chance to Apologize" Amid School Violence Allegations

PD Kim Yujin / Chef Lee Wonil Apology Statement [Source - Lee Wonil Instagram]

[Asia Economy Reporter Shinwon Yoon] Kim Yujin, a freelance PD and fianc?e of Chef Lee Wonil, has issued an apology regarding allegations of her involvement in school violence.

On the 22nd, Chef Lee Wonil shared handwritten apology letters from both himself and PD Kim on his Instagram. The chef opened by saying, "I bow my head and apologize for causing discomfort due to the controversy surrounding my fianc?e, Kim Yujin PD," adding, "Regardless of the facts, I feel heavy-hearted as this has brought back painful wounds in hindsight."

He continued, "I am sorry for disappointing and worrying everyone who supported us with affectionate eyes," and stated, "We will resolve this controversy amicably so that no one will be hurt any further."

Announcing their intention to withdraw from the MBC TV dating reality show "Be Jealous If You Lose," in which both appear, he said, "I will take this opportunity to reflect and strive to live without shame by becoming more cautious and mature."

PD Kim also apologized, saying, "I sincerely bow my head and apologize for the school violence controversy related to me," and "I apologize to the victims who were hurt by my actions and have not been able to forget the pain for a long time."

She added, "I believe that apologizing to those hurt is more important than my explanation right now, and I will contact them directly to apologize," and "Although you may be angry to face me directly, I hope you will give me a chance to sincerely apologize."

The controversy arose after a netizen posted on an online community on the 21st, claiming to have been a victim of school violence by PD Kim. The author stated, "When I was 16 in 2008, I was gang assaulted by a famous person A in Auckland, New Zealand. The main perpetrator A never apologized, but I had forgotten until recently when they appeared on TV, which revived the memories and I cannot escape the trauma."

Below is the full text of the handwritten letters from Chef Lee Wonil and PD Kim Yujin

Hello, this is Lee Wonil.

First, I sincerely apologize for causing discomfort due to the controversy surrounding my fianc?e, Kim Yujin PD.

Regardless of the facts, I feel heavy-hearted as this has brought back painful wounds in hindsight.

Also, I am sorry for disappointing and causing much concern to everyone who supported us with affectionate eyes.

We will resolve this controversy amicably so that no one will be hurt any further.

We will also suspend the program we appeared on together, and I will take this opportunity to reflect and strive to live without shame by becoming more cautious and mature.

Sincerely, Lee Wonil

Hello, this is Kim Yujin.

First, I sincerely bow my head and apologize for the school violence controversy related to me.

Regardless of the facts, I sincerely apologize to the victims who were hurt by my actions and have not been able to forget the pain for a long time. I am sorry.

Right now, I believe apologizing to those hurt is more important than my explanation, and I will contact them directly to apologize.

You may be very angry to face me directly, but I hope you will give me a chance to sincerely apologize.

I sincerely apologize to those who were hurt and harmed by my actions.

I am sorry.

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