Jang Wi-an, Who Made Anti-Korean Remarks, Changes Stance in Korea Saying "It Was Unintentional"

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Chinese-born broadcaster Zhang Yuan, who sparked controversy with anti-Korean remarks, suddenly entered Korea and issued an explanation saying, "It was not my intention." On the 28th, YouTuber 'Shwineun Sigan,' who mainly introduces news from China, shared a video containing Zhang Yuan's explanation on his channel. He said, "Zhang Yuan has already arrived in Korea. It seems he arrived in Korea without knowing anything about what was happening here," and added, "The Korean media emphasized that they should report it, but I guess he never thought it would actually be reported."

Chinese-born broadcaster Jang Yuan, who sparked controversy with anti-Korean remarks, suddenly entered Korea and issued an explanation saying "It was not intentional." On the 28th, YouTuber "Syu-neun Sigan," who mainly introduces news from China, shared a video containing Jang Yuan's explanation on his channel.
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In the video, Zhang Yuan said, "I just arrived in Korea and was about to work. But I heard from my team members that my anti-Korean remarks appeared on Korea's real-time search." He continued, "Honestly, I was very shocked. The truth is, those words were not my intention," and explained, "I heard that many plans and opportunities (for work in Korea) have all been canceled."

Earlier, Zhang Yuan caused anti-Korean controversy by saying on a recent TikTok broadcast, "I will visit Korea soon," and "I will also ask about (Koreans) stealing Chinese culture." Known as a pro-Korean figure through popular variety shows like 'Non-Summit,' he suddenly claimed on the broadcast, "I want to know (what Koreans who steal Chinese culture think), so I am thinking of doing street interviews," and asserted, "I will ask whether they think elements related to Dano Festival, Confucius, Hanja, and Chinese solar terms are all Korean."

Earlier, Zhang Yuan recently stated on a TikTok broadcast that "I will visit Korea soon" and added, "I will also ask about Koreans 'stealing' Chinese culture," sparking anti-Korean controversy.
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He added, "I will wear the emperor's clothes from the Ming or Song dynasty and visit places like Korean palaces to take a look," and said, "I will ride the subway, visit busy streets and royal palaces as if on an inspection tour, showcasing the beauty of traditional Chinese men's clothing." As the controversy grew, Zhang Yuan said in the explanation video that day, "What I want to say now is that I want to handle this matter well. So please give me some time. I want to express my true feelings," and emphasized, "One principle I uphold is that I hope the civil relations between the two countries will improve."