Source: Korea Times



Jang Na-ra’s Apology

Singer-turned-actress
Jang Na-ra, one of the popular Korean wave (hallyu) stars in China,
made an apology to her Chinese fans for the verbal gaffe she made on a
TV talk show.

Appearing on SBS TV's "Gangsimjang (Strong Heart)"
program late last month, an entertainment talk show hosted by comedian
Kang Ho-dong, she jokingly said that her visits to China increased when
she didn't have enough money to finance the production of a movie in
which she starred and which was funded by her father.

Her remark was a response to Kang's teasing question insinuating that she goes to China to earn money.

Some
Chinese media reported that Jang has visited China whenever she has run
out of money for the production of the movie, "The Sky and the Sea,"
enraging many Chinese fans.

The movie produced by her father Ju Ho-sung was released earlier this month but has not been received well here.

As
criticism increased, Jang posted a long apology on a Chinese Web site,
saying it was a bit exaggerated and misunderstood by the press.

I
really apologize to my fans and the Chinese people who have been hurt
by the incident. I never have been to China to earn money," she said.

She
said China was like a second home to her and she wouldn't have made
charity donations in China if she didn't like the country.