KQ Entertainment And MBC's "Idol Radio" Release Apologies Following Recent Behind-The-Scenes Video With ATEEZ

Jul 09, 2023

KQ Entertainment and MBC’s “Idol Radio” have released official apologies following the release of behind-the-scenes footage featuring ATEEZ.

On July 8, “Idol Radio” released a behind-the-scenes video from the radio broadcast starring ATEEZ in which San and Yunho were shown singing Norazo’s controversial song “Curry.” Following the release of the video, both KQ Entertainment and “Idol Radio” have released apologies.

KQ Entertainment shared the following statement:

Hello,
This is KQ Entertainment.

We would like to address the issues in regard to the online content of MBC R’s “Idol Radio” released yesterday afternoon featuring ATEEZ.

The artist had no specific intent with their actions in the scene in question but unknowingly hurt many of the fans. We would like to extend our sincerest apologies to the fans who have felt such discomfort and disappointment.

We will work diligently to establish a management system that better educates and prevents recurrence of such actions so that we do not cause any worries to our fans in the future.

Thank you.

MBC’s “Idol Radio” also released an apology:

Hello, this is “Idol Radio.”

In the behind-the-scenes video of “Idol Radio” that was released on July 8, there was a scene featuring the song “Curry.” We apologize for causing discomfort to viewers all around the world through the scene featuring the relevant song.

We did not have any [negative] intentions, and we feel deeply responsible for not checking this during the inspection process. We will become thoroughly aware of this issue so that this problem does not occur going forward.

We will continue to think about improved content so that we can repay the interest and support that [viewers] give “Idol Radio.”