Lee Young-ji bows her head over performance mistake, 'More charming because she is honest'

Rapper Lee Young-ji repeatedly apologized to the fans who attended her performance. She could not hide her feelings of regret as she personally confessed to making several lyric mistakes on stage. Although Lee Young-ji is loved for her uninhibited wit and energy-filled stages, on this day, she bowed her head to her fans by being the first to admit her own mistakes.

On the 11th, Lee Young-ji released a short video on her SNS story with the text, "I'm sorry, seriously, wow, it was crazy." In the video, Lee Young-ji makes eye contact and greets the fans gathered to see her as she passes below the stage. While greeting the fans with a bright expression, she shared her honest feelings regarding the performance.

Lee Young-ji confessed, "I made so many mistakes with the lyrics today." She followed up with repeated apologies, saying, "This doesn't usually happen, I'm really sorry." It appears she felt great regret for not being able to show a satisfying stage to the fans who came to see the performance. Her decision to directly mention and express her apologies rather than hiding her mistakes or brushing them off caught people's attention.

Delivering lyrics accurately and maintaining the flow on stage is a crucial part for a rapper. Especially in performances where fast rap, complex lyrics, and interaction with the audience come together, even a small mistake can remain a regret. Lee Young-ji's decision to mention her unusual mistake herself is interpreted as a sign of her great sense of responsibility toward the stage and her deep apologies toward her fans. However, it is difficult to confirm specifically which performance it was or how many lyrics she missed through the released video alone.

Born in 2002, Lee Young-ji made a name for herself among the public by becoming the first female and youngest winner of Mnet's 'High School Rapper, season 3'. Later, she proved her skills by becoming the first female rapper to win 'Show Me the Money'. With her intense rap, unique personality, and honest character, she continues to be active across both music and variety shows.

Recently, she has also been radiating her unique charm in variety programs. In the 11th episode of tvN's 'Space Rice Cake Shop' broadcast on the 9th, main chef Lee Young-ji and part-timer Doh Kyung-soo engaged in a battle to bake sticky rice cake dough. The two faced off with wishes of either working for free or receiving double the daily wage, but Lee Young-ji admitted defeat early due to Doh Kyung-soo's excellent dough-making skills and speed. After negotiations, Doh Kyung-soo's daily wage was increased from 250,000 won to 300,000 won.

Doh Kyung-soo showed his presence not only through his cooking skills but also through his problem-solving abilities. When the 'Rice Cracker Taco' provided to customers began to melt due to the moisture of the toppings, he changed the plating by arranging the rice crackers in a circle around the edge of the dish and stacking the toppings in the center. During the evening business, he took control of the scene by making dough and leading the kitchen. The contract previously made with the Jirak-is brought laughter, containing conditions such as having to bake a minimum of 30 to a maximum of 40 pizza doughs and a clause for "unlimited serving on the 2nd floor."

On the music stage, Lee Young-ji feels regret over mistakes and apologizes to fans, and in variety shows, she reacts honestly to unexpected battles and situations. This recent apology also drew attention for her attitude of admitting her shortcomings rather than trying to show only a perfect image. While the mistake during the performance may remain a regret, attention is focused on her honest appearance in expressing her apologies to fans first. The final episode of 'Space Rice Cake Shop' will be broadcast on the 16th at 8:35 PM.

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