[soompi] SNL Korea receives warning for caricaturing Breast Cancer

[blackshine]

“SNL Korea†Receives Warning For Caricaturing Breast Cancer; Staff And Cast Officially Apologize

 

 

"SNL Korea†performed a skit where they poked fun at an actress with breast cancer and subsequently received a lot of criticism from the audience. On January 5, the Korea Communication Standards Commission discussed this issue in a general meeting and decided to set legal restrictions on the comedy show.

 

The Korea Communication Standards Commission stated that the lines said during the show’s parody of the actress, “Whenever the topic of chests comes up, I feel ashamed. I don’t have a chest to hold,†grotesquely exaggerates the relevant celebrity and other breast cancer patients.

 

Therefore, “SNL Korea†has received a warning for violating article 21 (protection of human rights) and article 27 (maintenance of class) included in the broadcasting review regulations.

 

The staff of “SNL Korea†apologized after the criticisms, stating, “Comedienne Jung Yi Rang has been acting the character “Kim Aing Ran†since the beginning of season 8. [Jung Yi Rang] was not aware of Um Aing Ran’s state and improvised the lyrics of the song based on her own personal situation, which has caused misunderstandings. We apologize for not being careful with the material, and we have deleted the scene for the show’s future re-runs. We will be more cautious from now on.â€

 

Comedienne Jung Yi Rang also apologized and said, “I am posting this after thinking about how to deliver my apologizes regarding my wrongful actions. I know many people are uncomfortable after seeing [my] impersonation of actress Um Aing Ran. I’m so embarrassed to say this but it’s my fault for not knowing her situation. I should’ve studied someone thoroughly before impersonating them, but I overlooked it.â€

 

She continued, “I know my wrong actions cannot be discounted just because of my lack of knowledge. I’m really sorry. As a public figure, I will be more careful and thoughtful from now on. I want to apologize once more to actress Um Aing Ran. I also sincerely apologize to those who felt uncomfortable due to my careless actions.â€

 

Afterwards, actress Um Aing Ran addressed this issue during a recent interview and actually forgave the show and the comedienne, and stated with pity, “Why should [the show] receive severe disciplinary action?â€

 

The actress explained that Jung Yi Rang actually called and apologized, explaining, “People could be like that sometimes in order to deal with this world. I told her that I understand her and I wished her good night.â€

 

 

Source (1)(2)

https://www.soompi.com/2017/01/05/snl-korea-receives-warning-caricaturing-breast-cancer-staff-cast-officially-apologize/

[Gxha]

serves them right

[delirium]

She continued, “I know my wrong actions cannot be discounted just because of my lack of knowledge. I’m really sorry. As a public figure, I will be more careful and thoughtful from now on. I want to apologize once more to actress Um Aing Ran. I also sincerely apologize to those who felt uncomfortable due to my careless actions.â€

 

If you didn't know about her situation then how did you specifically make fun of it while impersonating her?? Unless you also have breast cancer????

Afterwards, actress Um Aing Ran addressed this issue during a recent interview and actually forgave the show and the comedienne, and stated with pity, “Why should [the show] receive severe disciplinary action?â€

 

The difference between the effected parties perspective and the public's/fan's reaction is always so interesting. The public screams, "crucify them" and the actual person whispers, "it's not that serious". 

[Ddeona Oneul Bame]

Well, the woman herself wasn't offended, which is a good thing, I suppose, for the show's sake, but that was still a pretty inconsiderate joke to make. 

[Platty]

Why would you make fun of it in the first place? Gladly, she wasn't offended, but wow

[Sun☼Shine]

Well aren't they trash? First the sexual harassment, now this?

[odd-eyed]

I can't even believe they're still on their air after the sexual assault cases.  They get more and more disgusting as the months pass.

[Sully]

Why would you make fun of it in the first place? Gladly, she wasn't offended, but wow

My thoughts exactly. What kind of person thinks this would actually be a funny topic to poke fun at.

[petal]

How did they actually think people would find something so devastating like cancer funny?

That blows my mind and this show has done numerous faults, honestly I'd rather they cancel the show to save us from their rude jokes and save their images while they're at it

[Coja]

I mean, it's great that that particular actress wasn't offended, but it's a really sensitive topic for a lot of women out there, so they should apologise for it. The warning seems like an appropriate punishment, it's basically just saying to be more careful and considerate in the future. Hopefully they will be exactly that next time.