[theqoo] ATHLETE PARK SEUNG-SOO'S APOLOGY

"Hello,

This is Park Seung-soo, a member of the South Korean national football team at the Asian Games. I would like to apologize to the fans regarding the photo I posted on social media immediately after the final match.

I sincerely apologize to those who felt uncomfortable due to my actions. Immediately after the game ended, I received and wore a hat given to me by a fan at the venue. I was overwhelmed with joy and emotion at winning the gold medal as a result of the time and effort I had prepared, and at that moment, I took a photo and posted it on social media without deeply considering the meaning of the hat.

However, I never intended to mock those fulfilling their military duty or to take their hard work lightly. Nor have I ever once taken the significance of the Taegeuk mark lightly. I am well aware that the opportunities and benefits granted by this gold medal are by no means something to be taken for granted.

Moving forward, I will show a more responsible attitude to repay the support and expectations of the people. Once again, I sincerely apologize to everyone who felt uncomfortable due to my thoughtless behavior."

t/n: covered here. He wore an army hat, but never served hinting that he got exempted/discharged from the army

original post: here

1. Show us your real sincerity by enlisting now

2. How are these liberal men getting their education?

3. We need to get rid of the army exemptions

4. Enlist... Enlist....

5. If you're gonna post something like that, you shouldn't have posted in the first... ㅠ Sigh

6. Get rid of the army exemptions for Asian Games

7. Using his fans as shield

8. A "fan's gift" ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Sigh, the excuse is so annoying too

9. The way he's shoving the responsibility to his fans is amazing

10. ㅋㅋㅋ He just proved his trash personality