Hello everyone, this is Jung.
I don’t think I explained things clearly enough in my earlier IG LIVE, so I’m writing this statement to clarify.
I take full responsibility for what happened. As an artist, I respect the work of everyone in this industry, both on stage and behind the scenes, and I understand how much effort goes into every piece of work.
Regarding the resemblance between my solo promotional photo and Choi Yeonjun’s (TXT) concept, I only found out this morning, along with everyone else. So I want to sincerely apologize to Choi Yeonjun and to MOA. I never intended to copy anyone’s work. This happened because I didn’t review the promotional materials carefully enough. I have no excuse.
As for the MV teaser, on my IG Live, I already shared the production team’s mood board. That includes the visuals used in both the teaser and the released MV, and I can say with certainty that none of it references Choi Yeonjun’s work.
I sincerely apologize to Choi Yeonjun of TXT, to MOA, to P’Golf F.Hero, to our production team, and to everyone involved who was affected by this. And most of all, I want to apologize to Pieces for letting you down. This was my first solo project, and I poured everything into it. I’ll be far more careful moving forward. Again, from the bottom of my heart, I’m sorry to everyone affected.
Lastly, I want to be clear that going live and writing this statement was entirely my own decision. I wanted to apologize and explain things to everyone myself. My company did not ask or pressure me to do this in any way.
Hello everyone,
My life changed from the happiest time to the saddest time in just a few days, and I know it was because of my own actions.
I understand and respect that many people may not be able to accept my apology or forgive me for the reposts I made on social media in the past.
From now on, I want to take time to reflect on myself and learn from my mistakes. I take full responsibility for what I did. I now understand that the things I reposted in the past were inappropriate. I’m truly sorry.
At the time, I honestly reposted them without thinking. I didn’t pay attention to what they really meant, and that was my mistake. But I want everyone to know from the bottom of my heart these are not my true beliefs or opinions.
Now I understand that everything I do on social media can affect the things I care about and my future. I’ve already experienced those consequences, and I’ll be much more careful from now on.
I’m not writing this to ask for a second chance or to expect everyone to forgive me right away.
I just wanted to speak honestly from my heart and explain my side, so that the people who still support me, as well as those who felt hurt or angry because of this, can better understand how I feel.
I’m truly sorry to everyone who was affected by this, and thank you for taking the time to listen to me.
Justin