[theqoo] Knets criticize Day6 Jae's apology over "Sugar Daddy" comment

[satoori]

[theqoo] DAY6 JAE'S APOLOGY

This is the reason: https://theqoo.net/square/1899614800

(context: During the stream, Park could be heard saying, “This guy, he is my sugar daddy”, before he moved his character in front of another player’s avatar and mimicked an action that resembles oral sex. “Just look away,” he said a few moments later. Cr.NME)

His first clarification: https://theqoo.net/square/1899991214

context: Park had previously addressed the growing controversy in a separate livestream on March 22, calling it a “cultural difference” between English and Korean audiences. “Honestly, for me, it is just something I did with my friend. […] I really think that [the backlash] is because of a big cultural difference,” he said in Korean, per KpopStarz.

“Whenever I speak in English, the direct Korean translations are often made to be problematic numerous times,” Park added. “If you choose to mistranslate what I say and purposely try to create problems from it, you might want to stop watching my streams for your own betterment.” Cr. NME)

Second clarification: 

"I deeply apologize for hurting people through our actions. I will work hard on showing a better side of me" 

The apology released today: 

Hello, this is DAY6 Jae. First of all I’d like to express my sincerest apologies to everyone in regard to the inappropriate comments made during my personal live stream. Before listening to the earnest advice from those around me and my dear fans, I didn’t fully comprehend what the problem was nor the degree of seriousness of the incident.

This made me realize my immaturity and lack of judgment. I promise to learn from these mistakes and try my best to become more mature and responsible. From now on I will not act impulsively taking into mind the gravity towards my words and actions. Moreover, as a member of DAY6 I assure you I will always put DAY6, fans and colleagues on top priority. Thus as an act of sincerity I will stop all my personal live streams including Twitch.

I would also like to again apologize for hurting many people who truly worried on my behalf whilst overcoming mental stress. Also I want to express my gratitude to my dearest DAY6 members and fans that patiently stood by my side supporting me with unhindering faith albeit all that went through. I reassure you this will not happen again. I will continuously try to become a better person and someone you can be proud of.

 

original post: here

1. Does he really want to be a celebrity? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

2. He turned me off on every remaining things that had to be turned off, I don't care about him, I don't care whether he stays a member or not, but please don't get yourself in a controversy 

3. He's digging his own grave like Lee Hongbin 

4. Be careful for the sake of your team 

5. Jae fightingㅜ I like you 

6. There's no correlation between mental health and sexual harassment, why does he have this kind of mentality? 

7. I seriously can't understand his excuse of gaming because he's having mental issues. If he has mental issues, he should get some therapy, or find a way to seek treatment... But he claims to be gaming because he's sick? Does he understand how little sense he's making? ㅋㅋ

8. If he's mentally distressed, he should be resting no? It's not the first or second time that he's blaming his controversies on his mental health 

9. He was gaming but he's trying to redirect it over unrelated reasons... 

10. Neither him or Park Narae are pitiful to meㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I don't understand comments here saying "Park Narae is the only pitiful one" 

11. He's showing what kind of person he isㅋㅋㅋㅋ There's no reason for me to keep listening to Day6 songs

12. He wrote a good apology and it's good that he stopped Twitch...I hope he becomes someone that people around can rely on in the future 

13. But just yesterday he was also gaming on his friend's channel no?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 
He should be thinking about apologizing and it's the right thing to do, but he suddenly changed his mind in less than 20 hours? Sounds suspicious 

14. He's already 30 y'o and he's still this immature;; Shouldn't he act his age? Don't hide behind your illness, if it's that bad for him, shouldn't he be going to the hospital? 

15. What does mental health have to do with sexual harassment? He's funny CR.
 

[Guest]

This is getting more and more complicated. At first i thought he only said the word "sugar daddy"

Edited March 25, 2021 by Guest

[sakurahanabira]

22 minutes ago, NothingOriginal said:

This is getting more and more complicated. At first i thought he only said the word "sugar daddy"

This whole controversy is exactly just that, his use of the word sugar daddy which isn't even offensive in English. But certain K-MyDays went ahead and translated his English content for Kfans despite him telling them not to translate what he says in English to his English-speaking fans word for word because he's aware of the cultural differences between America and South Korea. Meanwhile there are Korean MCs who have said worse and actually misogynist things and still have careers. But Jae jokes around with a friend online in an American context and he gets pitchforks. 

And not at Knetz acting like every person suffering from mental health has to lay in bed the whole day, and if they even follow him or kept up with him they would know that he HAS been getting help and treatment for his anxiety. Wtf did they think Day6 went on a promotion hiatus and didn't promote Zombie for? They're literally gaslighting his mental health at this point. 

Edited March 25, 2021 by melancholic autumn

[Bu2tyful4nia]

 there mad cause he give them attituded and he didn't want to put up with there shit ( probable still doesn't want to but also doesn't what a "controversy") 

[angy]

so you're telling me... all this because he said “This guy, he is my sugar daddy” 

then proceeds to

and then says "Just look away"

...

i-

oh korean mydays wyd look at what you got the man into pfffffft

[penyair]

dumb knetz

just continue what you are doing jae, you are doing great 

[spopo]

Aren't Knetz always mad at i-fans who get offended over what they claim are cultural differences?  Goofy.

[Hizu]

This has to be one of the stupidest "scandals" this year, but it's no surprise. After years in the kpop community, I've seen k-fans making scandals out of anything.

[r i n a c c h i]

i feel so bad for him. on one hand, i kinda understand where korean netizens are coming from, because he is a public figure and thus should behave in that sort of way. but also, this really is a case of cultural differences, plus this is him livestreaming on twitch right? so it's not something regular people will just STUMBLE upon. (unlike park narae with her broadcasting incident) 

 it's really a shame that he's gonna stop. jae as a livestreamer was really funny. ; _ ;

[A Hamster Named Loneliness]

2 hours ago, r i n a c c h i said:

i feel so bad for him. on one hand, i kinda understand where korean netizens are coming from, because he is a public figure and thus should behave in that sort of way. but also, this really is a case of cultural differences, plus this is him livestreaming on twitch right? so it's not something regular people will just STUMBLE upon. (unlike park narae with her broadcasting incident) 

 it's really a shame that he's gonna stop. jae as a livestreamer was really funny. ; _ ;

but like BM of KARD has also said some pretty NFSW stuff on his personal V-lives (there's a whole compilation of it on Youtube and don't get me wrong, I find it hilarious) and yet you don't see knetz roasting him for that or saying he should behave more like an idol like the way they're attacking Jae. 

 

And uh, do these knetz even realize that for a lot of people with mental health issues, gaming is often a way of escaping reality and a way to relieve stress? 

Edited March 26, 2021 by A Hamster Named Loneliness

[sanchelin]

I expected something worse when I saw the title but this is pretty mild imo.

Am I childish for laughing at the joke? Probably 

I hope he's doing alright though 

[Aegyo]

is this real life rn? are they serious..?

 

 

[penyair]

On 3/26/2021 at 9:58 AM, Hizu said:

This has to be one of the stupidest "scandals" this year, but it's no surprise. After years in the kpop community, I've seen k-fans making scandals out of anything.

[SLY]

These bitches are mad they can't get themselves their own sugar daddies istg

[KnottyBalloon]

this is so stupid... im gonna miss the hjune x jae step bros on rust. hopefully he can come back to streaming again soon