[All] Kim Jin-woong's Sub Controversy Leads to Petition for His Resignation? Do Kyung-wan's Apology (Footnote: Announcer's Age)

Announcer Kim Jin-woong's "sub" remark sparked controversy on the show "The Boss's Ears Are Donkey Ears." We've compiled all the relevant information, including Do Kyung-wan and Jang Yoon-jung's responses, apologies, and a petition to have them step down from KBS.

 

1. Kim Jin-woong's sub-commentary, the beginning of controversy.

 

On the August 24, 2025 KBS2 entertainment show “The Boss’s Ears Are Donkey Ears,” announcer Kim Jin-woong (37) mentioned his senior announcer Do Kyung-wan during a matchmaking consulting scene, saying, “I can’t live like senior Do Kyung-wan. I can’t live as someone else’s sub.”

 

When this statement was aired, Do Kyung-wan's wife Jang Yoon-jeong expressed her discomfort on social media, saying, "There is no 'sub' in the family," and criticism that it was "rude" spread among viewers.

 

Kim Jin-woong's Sub Controversy Leads to Petition for His Resignation? Do Kyung-wan's Apology (Footnote: Announcer's Age)

 

2. What were Jang Yoon-jeong and Do Kyung-wan's reactions?

 

Jang Yoon-jung directly criticized Kim Jin-woong, sharing a screenshot of the article and saying, "A joke can't be a joke if the other person can't laugh." She argued that it wasn't a close relationship, but rather a source of discomfort. Meanwhile, Do Kyung-wan accepted Kim Jin-woong's apology, saying, "My husband and I respect and rely on each other. I hope this doesn't hurt anyone else."

 

Kim Jin-woong's Sub Controversy Leads to Petition for His Resignation? Do Kyung-wan's Apology (Footnote: Announcer's Age)

 

3. Kim Jin-woong's apology statement

 

As the controversy grew, announcer Kim Jin-woong posted an apology on social media. In addition to the public apology, he also personally texted Jang Yoon-jung, who added, "It must have taken courage, but I apologized, so you deserve it."

 

"I apologize for causing concern to seniors Do Kyung-wan and Jang Yoon-jung with my careless remarks."

"I was still inexperienced, so I was too enthusiastic and reckless."

"I apologize for causing such great inconvenience to Senior Do Kyung-wan. I will be vigilant to ensure this never happens again."

 

Kim Jin-woong's Sub Controversy Leads to Petition for His Resignation? Do Kyung-wan's Apology (Footnote: Announcer's Age)

 

 

4. KBS Viewer Petition and Production Team Response

 

On August 25th, a petition titled "Petition for Announcer Kim Jin-woong to step down from all programs and resign" was posted on the KBS petition board. The author strongly criticized the petition, stating, "As a public broadcaster announcer, he must maintain his credibility and dignity."

 

As of August 27th, 429 people have signed the petition. If the petition exceeds 1,000, the relevant KBS department will be required to issue an official response. Meanwhile, the production team has decided to suspend VOD service for the episode in question and air an edited rebroadcast. However, criticism continues as they have not released an official statement.

 

Kim Jin-woong's Sub Controversy Leads to Petition for His Resignation? Do Kyung-wan's Apology (Footnote: Announcer's Age)

 

5. Controversy over announcer age and responsibility

 

Announcer Kim Jin-woong, born in 1987, is currently 37 years old (38 in Korean age), and has been working as a KBS announcer since joining the company in the 46th batch. The petitioner stated, "Despite his age of late 30s and the weight of the professional role of announcer, he used the excuse, 'I didn't want to miss this precious opportunity.'

 

Among viewers, there are various interpretations of the remark as to whether it was made in the context of entertainment or if it should have been made with more caution, and some say that we should think about how to interpret it.

 

Q&A

 

Q. What is the content of the controversial statement?

A. Announcer Kim Jin-woong was criticized for being rude when he targeted Do Kyung-wan by saying, “I can’t live off of someone else’s sub.”

 

Q. What was the reaction of the couple Jang Yoon-jeong and Do Kyung-wan?

A. Jang Yoon-jeong expressed her displeasure, saying, “There is no sub among family members,” and Do Kyung-wan accepted Kim Jin-woong’s apology and said, “Another

“I hope there are no victims,” he said.

 

Q. What is the status of the KBS petition?

A. A petition has been created demanding that announcer Kim Jin-woong be removed from all programs and resign. If more than 1,000 people agree, KBS must respond.

 

Q. How did announcer Kim Jin-woong respond?

A. He apologized directly to Do Kyung-wan and Jang Yoon-jung through SNS and text messages, stating, “I deeply reflect on my reckless remarks.”

 

 

 

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    njXerus377
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    grSalamander780
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