Famous Kpop Idol Under Fire For Comments To Trainees About Their Weight And Visuals On “Boys II Planet,” He Apologizes And Explains
“Boys II Planet” continues to be a hot topic of discussion among both domestic and international fans as new episodes air weekly, and one of the hottest topics was that regarding a comment made by a judge on the show!
In the most recent episode of “Boys II Planet,” Jaejoong’s comments about trainees visuals and weight garnered both attention and backlash from viewers. Jaejoong discussed the visuals and weights of trainees during judgment sections on the show, prompting backlash. One specific comment about him telling a trainee to lose weight while laughing garnered a lot of attention and criticism.
Viewers of the show took to his Instagram to voice their opinions and criticize him for his feedback to trainees many commenting on how he either should not have talked about these things or brought it up in a better way.
One specific comment criticizing him gained attention and a response from Jaejoong himself, who both apologized and attempted to explain his approach. He commented,
“That’s how you felt, I see. Then first, I apologize.
To clarify a few things, I never intended to mock or ignore anyone’s appearance. What I said was edited and only meant to encourage dieting. I mentioned it because I thought maybe the member himself would want to manage his appearance better for the next evaluation or reveal stage. It wasn’t something I said carelessly or without thought. The PD also said it was about showing improvement next time, and I hope it won’t be misunderstood as body-shaming or ridicule. (Since the show is structured around extreme dieting and physical transformation, I tried to give feedback so they could become stronger trainees and better performers.)
Of course, what the viewers want to see is growth and change. Please understand that I had no ill intentions and that the trainees behind the scenes have so many deep thoughts and worries that they may not be able to express on broadcast. I never wanted to mock anyone. If the fans and viewers felt uncomfortable, I sincerely apologize. I would be grateful if you could understand that I didn’t make those comments to judge or criticize them based solely on their appearance.
The trainees are under immense pressure, and no one knows their burden better than them. I just wanted to cheer them on and help guide their future. Rather than judge them harshly, I genuinely wanted to support their growth and dreams, and I expressed that as sincerely as I could. I hope that intention came through.
I understand that what I said may have made people uncomfortable. I will be more cautious with my words from now on. I apologize once again to anyone I may have hurt with my careless remarks.
From now on, I will keep cheering for their activities and their future as a fan and a senior who has been in the industry for a long time and truly wishes for their success.
I sincerely hope that all the boys will be able to spread their wings and achieve their dreams.”
His comment has gained mixed feedback; some believe the apology was enough, while others believe its filled with excuses. What do you think of his comments to trainees? Do you think that he crossed a line?
