YouTube Channel Psick Univ Loses 80,000 Subscribers Amid Gyeongsang Province Insult Controversy Poop Water, Grandma’s Taste

The cast members of “Psick University”, Lee Yong-joo, Kim Min-soo, and Jeong Jae-hyung, came under fire for their disrespectful comments about Gyeongsang Province in a video from their “Made in Gyeongsang Province”series. A week after the controversy arose, the comedy channel issued an apology on May 11th.

lee Yong-ju, Kim Min-soo Jeong Jae-hyung

During the video, Yeongyang-gun was introduced and the group made offensive remarks while visiting a restaurant. They questioned if the location was in China and made rude gestures, drawing attention. They also made derogatory comments about the local delicacy, comparing it to the taste of their grandmothers’ flesh. Additionally, they mentioned that if they were government officials assigned to this place, they would end their discussion.

The video received negative feedback from internet users who expressed their displeasure, emphasizing that the YouTubers had shown a lack of respect towards the region and its local residents.

On the night of May 18th, one week after the video was published, ‘Psick Univ’ released an apology and made the video private. The apology stated that the Yeongyang-gun episode, which had caused controversy, was intended to showcase the area’s peaceful atmosphere and local attractions. However, in doing so, they used exaggerated language and insensitive remarks towards the residents and business owners. The group takes full responsibility for any hurtful comments made, such as likening the area to China, lacking character, having poor water quality, and having a grandmotherly taste. They express their sincerest apologies for not filtering their content and causing offense.

He further expressed his apologies to the residents of Yeongyang County, public officials employed in the area, and the Korea Electric Power Corporation, stating that they will persist in finding ways to rectify their errors in the future.

Despite issuing an apology, the controversy surrounding the channel has shown no signs of dissipating. In the aftermath of the uproar, the channel’s subscriber count has plummeted by approximately 80,000, dropping from 3.18 million to 3.1 million as of May 19th. Internet users have responded with critical comments, stating, “The video should have been removed as soon as it caused problems. An apology at this point is pointless,””Why did it take so long for them to apologize both in person and online?””Instead of a formal apology, it would be more meaningful for them to reflect on their disrespectful and unacceptable behavior,”and “Using comedy as a defense is unacceptable, and it’s disrespectful to viewers who