Kang Daniel Apologizes For His Alleged Sexist Remarks While Alluding To “Street Woman Fighter” Contestants
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Kang Daniel has apologized for what many took as sexist remarks while alluding to the contestants of Mnet‘s Street Woman Fighter.
The idol had been criticized for remarks he made while stating his feelings about hosting Mnet’s Street Woman Fighter in a private message with fans that many took as being sexist.
The idol uploaded an apology on his Instagram, where he stated that he unintentionally mischaracterized his feelings towards Street Woman Fighter.
Hello, this is Kang Daniel.
I wanted to apologize for the private message incident.
While trying to say that I was nervous and anxious while hosting the show, I over-exaggerated those feelings and created an unnecessary misunderstanding, for which I am sorry.
My response while trying to de-escalate the situation and avoid creating a “sexist” atmosphere was also mishandled.
I am apologetic for hurting the fans who may have been hurt by the incident. Moving forward, I will be more careful with my words and demeanor.
— Kang Daniel
Many of the idol’s fans were upset at the way Kang Daniel spoke in favor of hosting the male spin-off of Street Woman Fighter.
And to be honest, it was so comfortable because they were all men. I’m happy because my energy doesn’t get drained out of me. I was very scared in the beginning, actually. But Street Woman Fighter was scarier, and I like [what I’m doing] now more.
— Street Woman Fighter
Fans took issue with his description of the contestants as “energy-draining,” which is commonly used to describe women as being catty.
Kang Daniel, rather than explain his true intentions, blocked fans who tried to point out that the expression was problematic.
They’re nunas who do their eyeliner and makeup fiercely too. [pause between messages] What do you mean I’m being sexist? I’m at a loss for words… I’ll just skip through it. Blocking them beep boop. Wheee goodbye. Such people would be the ones who get angry when they attend stand-up comedy shows. Just live comfortably. Life is already too hard.
— Kang Daniel
Kang Daniel, who has hosted both Street Woman Fighter and its spin-off Street Girls Fighter will be returning to hosting duties as the MC for Mnet’s upcoming male spin-off Street Man Fighter.
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