JTBC officially apologizes for false news story on BTS, in 1 week

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JTBC’s CEO, Sohn Suk-hee made an official apology in the recent episode of “News Room”, regarding a false news story on how BTS was seeking legal counsel against Big Hit Entertainment. The Korea’s networking and broadcasting company had originally reported that the septet met with a top law firm to look into legal options against their agency, over profit distribution issues. Watch this video, for more information.
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[@cyann410]

ARMY doesn’t mess around when our boys are wronged, and yet there are still some who try to get away with lying and defaming.

[@lucienvana4655]

Yeah there's someone trying to get attention by telling everyone that bts were the reason for the rigged votes of the produce series...lol he/she even said that all LGBT fans of bts are doomed...SMH, said Bts + LGBT = pagan worshipper

[@stephanietthompson2474]

Exactly! And no one should blame us for taking offense to this when so many have tried it. We are protective for a reason. Come at our boys, we come at you!😡

[@christiekang4878]

Stantheweirdome BTS and Produce series have NO RELATION to each other so the fact that they try to drag them into every scandal that have nothing to do with them is just hilarious. Like during Seungri’s scandal, VIPs started blaming BTS for no apparent reason

[@stephanietthompson2474]

@@christiekang4878 What? Why would they blame BTS for that?🤣 What did they even do?

[@lesliereck]

Wrong*

[@mimisumiati3333]

They didn't apologize. They just say that they provide a false information.

[@Kookie30152]

What happened actually?

[@Kookie30152]

@@mohaf3157 oha those stupid peoples..

[@mimisumiati3333]

@@mohaf3157 many thanks for your explanation brother :)

[@mimisumiati3333]

@@Kookie30152 JTBC will face a hard time forward from now since they didn't do apologize properly. I promise :)

[@alexrusso7051]

Mimi Sumiati lol that makes them even worse

[@moontail2668]

It wasn't an apology but this is probably the best thing we can get out of JTBC as an apology.

[@gr8pple]

They are just addressing it to get out of a lawsuit n boycott!

[@sarahmahalingami7792]

Ok, how then can ARMY force JTBC to make a real apology?

[@iamme1566]

Ok then. The boycott continues. Plus, everyone should write in to all JTBC sponsors to announce the boycott and reason for it.

[@yzarcmw7794]

It's actually a big step for them already to do that, korean news are supposedly being looked up high by the people🤷‍♀️ my english knowledge os reaching its limit😅😆

[@phanphanung1584]

Well Good Decision JTBC BTS and BIGHIT deserve A Geniune APOLOGY

[@artist-scopes8357]

Nothing like good decision. It wasn't even an honest apology. Army's were trending hashtags demanding an apology through out. So this is nothing to celebrate. The boycott put pressure on them.

[@donnal.padilla4336]

But seems apology is not enough as JTBC won’t be let off the hook that easily because they were reported 70(!) times to the Korea Communications Commission. They will be undergoing a review process. They picked wrong people to broadcast false information on this time.

[@artist-scopes8357]

@Djaslene lulu No they won't. Unless the Korean communication commission goes after them. If it was sincere they would have done it along time ago.

[@phanphanung1584]

@@artist-scopes8357 will You are Right There's nothing to celebrate

[@artist-scopes8357]

@Djaslene lulu Yeah. Thought I do wish bighit released the video footage of the brake-in and snicking around. But I think bang pd doesn't want to embarrass them& it also contains footage off "staff only" areas so it has to be reserved. Though it would be entertaining.

[@vsbaretummysugastonguetech1540]

it wasn't an apology though. 😪😪😪.

[@geiboi4075]

it wasn't an apology though 😪😪😪

[@Kookie30152]

What happened actually?

[@fatality6537]

Esma Yalcinkaya nothing they just said false news

[@mohaf3157]

Namjoon took Jimin’s Jams and fed them to Min Holly uhm JTBC broke in BigHit which is a criminal offence and then said lies about BTS filing a lawsuit against BigHit. I think that is something 😂😭

[@fatality6537]

Fadumo Mohamed they broke in?!?!?! god I’m a horrible with keeping up with stuff

[@may-qm2im]

In one week for an apology!! It had to be one day after bighit’s confirms so I can accept the apology but one week is to long for a very short apology

[@Elysiannie]

It is not even an apology just regrets lmao.

[@artist-scopes8357]

Yeah. Regrets at being caught!!

[@dazaiibiggestsimp9778]

you know our fandom name isn't called "ARMY" for no reason!!! we are here to protect BTS just like a real ARMY protecting one country! 💜

[@jdderupe1961]

I wouldn't call that an apology. Nope. That was just an "explanation". Or just simply an "excuse" for what happened. It might hurt their pride if they'll apologize. But it'll hurt them even more if they won't.

[@angeladorable9864]

Then we will hurt them

[@ithasatria8338]

BTS BIGHIT forever 💜💜

[@SD-qc8fr]

BTS ARMY BIGHIT FOREVER 💜

[@ridoanislam1181]

Now they really know that who or whatever tries to come after Bighit and BTS will have to sacrifice their pride into corner

[@hobi738]

I never heard the words “we’re sorry” tho? It was more like “unfortunately what we said wasn’t true, oops”

[@mochivminkookie9582]

wt happend actully?

[@ms_mozzy]

The sincere apology we hope for: On behalf of JTBC, I send our deepest apologies to BigHit Entertainment, BTS and Army for our failure to adhere to the highest of journalistic standards befitting of our responsibility to the Korean Society and the global community. We apologize for our conduct, failure to verify the accuracy of our sources and filming in a private property without proper authorization. We humbly submit to BigHit, BTS and Army for criticism and guidance. Thank you.

[@Moastaylimelightlovesbl564]

Now that's a proper and a humble apology 👏!! . if only jtbc knew that 😠

[@cellcat]

Most lovely apology I’ve ever read that BTS has never received.

[@josel3356]

Guess we have to teach them how to make one, like this.

[@KaiiIsDefenitelyHere]

Andddd this comment should be up so JTBC people can read and perhaps they can apologise properly. You know.. genuinely apologising to BigHit and BTS and ARMY

[@reemcont]

Apology? Where? wtf, sue them Bighit&BTS! If you let them go without genuine apologies, they will do it again in the future!

[@neliasparks8141]

another desperate one to get high ratings by using BTS.

[@radenklm8996]

nelia sparks..Not JTBC only..mostly all korean broadcast is desperate to get high ratings by using BTS including this one...

[@stephanietthompson2474]

Using BTS to also get the views from ARMY....

[@aikolia3144]

People really love gaining attention by mentioning BTS just because they know they'll get views. Shit's sad

[@mrs.Hedgehog01]

Good , yall lucky that BIGHIT Didnt sue Yall 😏😐

[@stephanietthompson2474]

Agree. Now they know the true power of ARMY and what we can do. 😏

[@nikigamer_82]

we can see how humble our hitman bang is

[@ruu0ruu]

“We agree to have jumped the gun in reporting, when a lawsuit has not even been filed YET” Who the H apologize that way????? Not even a single “sorry” word??

[@namtitiesmilk9759]

ruu0ruu lmfaoo smh🤣😒

[@jenishardj4014]

BTS would never do that to bighit....💜

[@ultrainstinct3802]

Similarly bighit would never do that to bts

[@jenishardj4014]

@@ultrainstinct3802 yes...👍️

[@meganpemberton332]

When a lawsuit hasn't been filed yet? As if they know or expect a lawsuit to be filed. Sounds like sorry/ not sorry.

[@coolmama_jazz9191]

Only after one week JTBC apologized learning the big consequences they will face. Anyone should not mess with ARMYs!!! Let theTruth be Told!!!

[@rafisahanum3621]

What kind of apology is that tho? Still sound arrogant to me...wth! 🙄🙄

[@kliphord123X]

Low key in this day and age since bts is a big thing now others now want to bring them down.

[@youngforever1445]

Not an apology fam. Sounds more like a sorry we got caught in Bighit building without permission. We will keep hashtags trending on twitter once a week I believe until they give a correct and formal apology. In the meantime we have also boycotted JTBC sponsors

[@rafisahanum3621]

@@youngforever1445 yeah, it's like "we're regret but we're not sorry" thing to me... 😒😒

[@rafisahanum3621]

@@kliphord123X exactly! SMA and JTBC did this to them..they really don't deserve BTS..SIGH! 😪😪

[@kliphord123X]

@@rafisahanum3621 they try to bring them down during this last year ruining the moments before enlist can't be happening to the bois like this.

[@user-sz8ie7us3x]

It wasn't an apology though

[@dinas.m8298]

Damn I knew it. They should be grateful that Bighit didn't sue them😂😂😂

[@lindsey3568]

I high key hope they still do...

[@abdulrachmanabra6781]

Better suing (imo)

[@ishtar990]

Thank you for posting I was waiting for the english translation or an update on this story. While I am against lynch mobs and ganging up on people or companies, over and over again I am proud of Army and its message. Despite the occasional rogue person who goes out on its own for the most part we are a force to be recogned with. Other countries have nothing like it that can stand up against injustice and scream apologise or else. Sure they didnt have to apologise, but boycotting would of affected them greatly, and if it didnt work then avoiding advertisers of theirs would of definitely or they would of lost sponsorship deals. Army knows in our hearts whats true and not, sure the BTS boys might of contactd lawyers, but Bang PD himself said if they feel the need to do so to question things, especially with their contracts getting more and more complicated for them to do so. That is not only common sense but practice and honest advice for the boys and common sense tells you it doesnt automatically lead to lawsuit. You feed out fake reporting how do you expect people to beleive you again. Havent you learnt anything from the vote rigging scandals going on. When you lie and manipulate the truth once, how are you suppose to get that faith back again.

[@kadybangtanlover9529]

moral of the story: don't mess with BTS

[@stephanietthompson2474]

Cuz you'll have to deal with their while army too

[@iandmyfamily1603]

kady Bangtanlover army is Trash

[@hanna38853]

I And my family Excuse me?

[@stephanietthompson2474]

@@iandmyfamily1603 Nope. We a fierce fandom to be reckon with😏

[@iandmyfamily1603]

Hareem Habib excuse you

[@gracea1601]

I thought an apology starts with “I’m sorry or we are sorry”, That wasn’t an apology. That was weak ass attempt. Don’t come after BTS without facts or don’t come after them at all. ARMY is really strong power thank you

[@jonaviepulido3492]

I'm an ARMY but I'm still surprised at the fandom's power.

[@marisolmacin8515]

Bts deserves an apology

[@silviarm7352]

I want bighit sue jtbc 😤

[@mochimochigod6742]

Did everyone else notice how he said they [BTS] haven't filed a lawsuit *yet* , implying they might? Sneaky bastard.

[@toyssmash9684]

God bless KoreanNow I have some update from bts news with your english language reporting🤗🤗 Keep it up

[@annafed2419]

At least Korean news apologizes Other news agencies don’t even bother

[@dygfictions9230]

WHAT KIND OF APOLOGY IS THAT?!!!

[@karencookies5642]

They didn't apologise yet they just stated that they're regretting and gaving lame excuses... 🙄🙄

[@thatfangirl1389]

It isn't an "apology" tbh but go off.🤷🏻‍♀️

[@bell-ns3qo]

They didn't apologize though............ THAT was NOT a proper genuine apology -.-

[@lelaa6972]

I love BTS💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💪💪the KINGS 😇

[@kieexy]

If you mess with BTS You’re messing with us ARMY Don’t you mess with our boys

[@jujustu3361]

So Proud of all K -ARMYs for working united and intelligently ⚠🔥💜 These type of fake news may have hurt major time to bighit shares... A Proper apology must be made! Still... Something rather than nothing right? Don't even dare to Falsely accuse BTS & BH like in the past... NOW They have a loyal fanbase SUPPORTING them, with FACTS & TRUTH!

[@moon-shapedpool]

I think they should be punished or sth 'cause here in my country some people got in prison for spreading fake newses in Social media 😶

[@sywwys7396]

jtbc has to apologize officially right now!!!!

[@nuszaafff]

finally they picked up some courage to apologise. don’t ever mess with our boys again.

[@user-ny7qw7yl9o]

And here we are again. When is JTBC going to become an actual news agency?

[@chimmypark8977]

They just stated that they regret violating the journalism code and still saying they're right but it's (suing) not filed "yet".. trying to get a spotlight much huh

[@elamantis5174]

really clear and well told, thank you

[@ReeVarsh]

Again JTBC is messing with BTS with false report and going too far

[@julienoahdaniels3267]

It definitely Doesn't sound like an apology!

[@aari9756]

ARMYS DON'T STOP THE BOYCOTT!!!!!!!They didn't even apologize they just stated they provided wrong information.

[@Lobsangchoedon]

It's been A YEAR and still didn't hear any "apology"

[@violetl3665]

Did he just say "a lawsuit has not even been filed YET", wth they are implying?? what kind of apology/regret is this???

[@ultrainstinct3802]

I guess they meant, bighit didn't even sue them but we are apologizing(regretting).

[@itsmelyn6722]

this is not an apology this is an explanation.... I can't accept this hope JTBC well be going down..

[@Jo-wb1qr]

This is what Armys always saying... "Don't Ever Mess Up With Our Boys"

[@marisolmacin8515]

It’s not worth getting that

[@tessgella]

That was not an apology, it was correcting their misconduct. It's not enough!!! What we want is a sincere apology to BH, BTS's family and the fandom for misleading us. If you're professionals, you will do it. I-ARMY are with K-ARMY on this. We will support them and the boys as much as we could. This is a big mistake you have to be liable for this.

[@lorrainefacenda6641]

Shame on Them........

[@opticheng5943]

No they haven't apologize yet..😏😏😏

[@nicolekunz4966]

I love korean now so much 💜 thank you for all vids 💜gasahamnida

[@findlove2712]

Korean ARMY I LOVE YOU. GREET FROM INDONESIAN ARMY 💜

[@dlava1234]

YES go ARMY we protect our BOYS THE 7 OF HEART'S GOS TO BTSS ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-uc5xo4wh4v]

That’s not even apologies

[@prettymine5950]

lol no proper apology just regrets...🤔

[@emilesam9001]

Its fishy how they waited for a whole week to apologize. I think they were trying to dig more and wanted to be right but when they did not find anything else against BigHit they finally chose to do this which I would say... Its not an apology. Bighit and BTS needs a genuine and sincere apology.

[@dipsikhamahanta4002]

They have done it again about suga. They should apologise again

[@itzzz_alexisss6363]

WE NEED AN ACTUAL APOLOGY!! But what should we expect from JTBC!?!?!

[@raindropfeast6136]

JTBC did not apologize In Korean, "유감" is not an apology

[@llsa30]

They need to rehearse a better apology a real one!

[@Amatullah0502]

Sukurin lu pada... bikin berita nggak pikir2 dlu. #ArmyIndonesia

[@sywwys7396]

#jtbc_apologize_suga_right_now!!

[@nayafacts965]

I don't consider that as an apology!

[@bta7658]

They just admitted to what was obvious. They didn't apologise.

[@misoulina7701]

Can anyone explain to me what happened? And what's going on? Cuz I really didn't understand what happened and what the matter is ?

[@보라정원2019_forever]

He said it was regrettable that the report was exaggerated. However, he did not make a formal apology. We want a formal apology in addition to the correctional report. To Big Hit, BTS and ARMYs all over the world.

[@user-kp8yl5xu5f]

It was Not an 'Official Apology'. It was an 'Official Excuse'

[@welcometomyrandomness2073]

Bts is literally untouchable bc of how powerful army are. Way to go us

[@ilovetodoroki5566]

Wtf? I was so worried that something was going on, I didn’t understand but now I mad, this is so annoying! I can’t believe they lied to us. 😡

[@sope13613]

They didn't apologize...they just said they made false news .. hypocrisy at its best..

[@rtth1693]

We want real n proper apology for BTS. 😡😡

[@k-poplover3789]

I love bts

[@kimiko4135]

nah. they didn't apologize

[@fevia.guegue4221]

Apology accepted. All I want is your apologies to the Bts. Thank you. I hope everything will be settled.

[@taejinbin12]

They didn’t even apologize wtff

[@mayroca4302]

Apology and explanation are different. 😤😤

[@honeyleebayron8478]

Coming back here since BTS will release a new reality show with JTBC lol its still funny on what happened back then

[@josel3356]

It was not an apology. They provided excuses.

[@kookieswithtae._.8141]

“apology”

[@yuu6941]

They cant even say a simple sorry🐍

[@alenarmy6609]

That's not proper Apology 😑 we want proper Apology

[@bristimaharjan911]

They are not just an idol group and company they are family and they deserve a sincere apology from jtbc

[@atinyateezhyutck8911]

It took JTBC a week to come to their senses & apologize! If they took a week to apologize than that means it's not sincere. 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@kpoptrashgirl3175]

He said they regret filming without permission. He also agreed they were too hasty in publishing the report which meant they weren't sorry they published it. Because they would have published it one way or another. He also said they should not have published it when the lawsuit hasn't been confirmed YET! Like what the hell!! They do not regret or feel sorry. That guy is saying between his words that he believed they did the right thing and he wasn't sorry for it all. He just wanted people to get off his back!! WTF

[@dduk8926]

they didn't apologize. they said they regret it. korean media needs to do better.

[@kymkinan]

There’s no sorry in that statement ffs

[@youngforever1445]

Keep an eye out on twitter fam. This is not the apology we want. We are not done with them yet.

[@jeaninejackson7219]

THAT IS NOT AN APOLOGY they are just making themselves look better it needs to be better

[@ruthlessrays9761]

JTBC reputation and credibility just went down hill.

[@sandys1890]

Doesn't sound like an Apology ..Big Hit should sue

[@mediatrixwendy5776]

Yeah they better apologize

[@asmrsn563]

Since they gave *somewhat* an apology, *Vote on SMA before y'all regret it* 💜😢

[@shadowabyss364]

I want to but the app just won't work and my votes aren't going through....??😢😢

[@savagesuga32]

0:52 I was about to be serious then i saw this