Lee Chang Sub apologizes for harsh remarks during YouTube segment

Lee Chang Sub, who recently earned praise for supporting Soyou during her father's passing, has come under fire for aggressive remarks made during a recent broadcast. The blunt language he used sparked a debate over "trash manners," eventually leading him to apologize and admit, "I think I am crossing the line."

The controversy began on the 17th during the "Open for Business" segment on the YouTube channel Twelfth Floor. The episode featured a story about a boyfriend who picks up his girlfriend for a date and asks her to dispose of his empty coffee and water bottles for him. Lee Chang Sub discussed the situation from the boyfriend's perspective alongside Kwak Beom and Kim Ji Yu.

The issue centered on the language used during the discussion. Lee Chang Sub used harsh expressions to describe the behavior, saying things like, "Wouldn't she be upset if you told her to take the bus?", "That's terrible manners," and "That is completely inconsiderate." While some interpreted his words as exaggerated for entertainment purposes, some viewers criticized the intensity of his condemnation.

Ultimately, Lee Chang Sub released a statement through a fan communication platform. He confessed, "There is a proper line for people, and I feel like I have been crossing it while handling my recent schedules," adding, "I discovered that at some point, I became obsessed with having to do better, be funnier, and be more memorable." He continued, "I have become desensitized to things that are too provocative," expressing his intention to return to his original mindset.

The controversy is particularly striking given the image Lee Chang Sub projected just a short time ago. On the recent KBS Joy show "Birds of a Feather," after learning that his close friend Soyou had lost her father, he carefully looked after her throughout the travel filming alongside Jeong Jin Woon.

Soyou revealed that although she had just lost her father, she participated in the scheduled filming following her mother's wishes. When Soyou told her friends, "I'm sorry," Lee Chang Sub comforted her, saying, "Don't say you're sorry. Don't force yourself to raise your energy. We will take care of everything."

He received praise from viewers for looking after Soyou, who was unable to eat properly, and monitoring her emotional state without forcing laughter to maintain the variety show's atmosphere.

In particular, the scene where Lee Chang Sub told Soyou, "I hope this was a good trip for you," remains a moment that showcases their long-standing friendship. At the time, he was lauded for being considerate of his friend's grief through actions rather than words, but his recent harsh language stands in stark contrast, prolonging the debate.

Ultimately, the core of this controversy does not lie simply in one specific expression. As Lee Chang Sub himself admitted, the key issue is whether the "proper line" became blurred in the pursuit of entertainment and stimulation. Since he has already expressed his apology and reflection, the focus remains on whether he will return to his original mindset in future broadcasts as promised.