[Full Text] "Clear Fault of Production Team" 'Animal Farm' Apologizes for COVID-19 Subtitle Error

Photo by SBS, screenshot from the TV show 'TV Dongmul Nongjang'

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] SBS's 'TV Animal Farm' (Animal Farm) has apologized for subtitles related to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The 'Animal Farm' production team stated on their official website on the 5th, "In today's (5th) 963rd episode broadcast, 'inappropriate and incorrect subtitles' related to 'COVID-19' were inserted," adding, "This was a clear mistake by the production team, and we sincerely apologize for causing discomfort to our viewers."

They continued, "We have taken measures to remove the subtitles from the replay service and will strive to become a program that carefully and meticulously reviews not only subtitles but the entire production process."

Earlier in the broadcast of 'Animal Farm' on the same day, a subtitle appeared alongside footage of dogs gathering and eating food that read, "COVID19, as if Europeans were hoarding."

The following is the full official statement from the 'Animal Farm' production team

Hello, this is the director in charge of 'TV Animal Farm.'

As many have pointed out through the bulletin board, in today's (April 5, 2020) 963rd episode broadcast, 'inappropriate and incorrect subtitles' related to 'COVID-19' were inserted.

This was a clear mistake by the production team, and we sincerely apologize for causing discomfort to our viewers.

We have taken measures to remove the subtitles from internet and IPTV replay services and plan to resume the service from late afternoon today (around 4 to 5 PM).

Furthermore, we will strive to become a program that carefully and meticulously reviews not only subtitles but the entire production process.

We are sorry and thank you.