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K-pop group Teen Top's leader leaves following YouTube broadcast controversy 

Published May 11, 2023 04:14 am
The leader of K-pop boy band Teen Top has left the group after causing controversy for cursing during a live broadcast on his YouTube channel.  C.A.P, leader of the group, withdrew today ahead of Teen Top’s comeback in July after three years since releasing “To You 2020” in July 2020.  Teen Top's leader C.A.P (left) and with the other members (Instagram)
Top Media, the group’s agency, announced on May 11 that C.A.P has left Teen Top as of today.  “First of all, we sincerely thank the fans who send a lot of love to Teen Top. After discussing with the Teen Top members, we have decided on C.A.P’s withdrawal as of today.  Accordingly, Teen Top plans to reorganize into a four-member system: Chunji, Niel, Ricky, and Changjo,” it said.  It added, “Once again, we deeply apologize for causing concern to many people with C.A.P’s careless words and actions. We also feel responsible for all of these situations, and promise to do our best to manage our artists. Details regarding the comeback will be announced again after sufficient discussion with the members.”

YouTube controversy

 During a live YouTube broadcast on his channel on May 8, C.A.P was pissed off when a viewer commented, “Please stop smoking and cursing.”  "I noticed people writing on the chatting box asking me to stop smoking while broadcasting. Well, it is annoying, and I'll explain why," he said, according to SBS News.  C.A.P added, "First of all, I despise the fact that people who didn't care about me or my channel are suddenly chiming in, all because Teen Top is having a comeback, and telling me s\*\*\* like I shouldn't do this and that." "Why do they come to my channel and say b\*\*\*\*\*\*\*? I wondered why these folks who have shown no interest in me would now do this to me. My hunch is that they are concerned that my attitude may affect Teen Top since I am a member of the group,” he said.  "If they were bothered by my words and actions, they would have at least discussed it six months ago. It could be devastating news for you, but now I'm thinking, 'F\*\*\*, should I just not make a comeback with the guys this time?'. My contract will expire in July anyway," he said. 

Apology

On May 10, C.A.P also issued a statement on his Instagram account to say he was sorry.  “Before I talk, I would like to say sorry to the many people who may have been hurt by my words and actions. Even though I was aware that there could be controversy, I only thought of myself and acted selfishly,” he said.  He added, “I knew that there were actions to be apologetic about for the people who believed in me and supported me and the members who had been with me for a long time, closer than brothers.” “I felt I was wearing clothes that didn't fit me for a long time. I want to take off the clothes now so I started doing something wrong.  There is no excuse, it's my fault and my negligence. I'm sorry to my younger members and the company who understood my immature behavior and I also want to apologize to fans who must have been flustered,” he said.  C.A.P said, “I am sincerely sorry again and I hope there is no damage to the Teen Top members and company staff who were working hard for the comeback. Thank you to everyone who has loved Teen Top's C.A.P until now. Thank you so much. Teen Top debuted in 2010 and will be celebrating their 13th anniversary in July. 

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