EXO member Baekhyun posts apology, explains why he made insensitive comments about depression

EXO member Baekhyun has posted an apology online after his statement on depression became controversial. The young Korean heartthrob said that he was not prepared to address the issue.

The 25-year-old K-Pop idol also said that he deeply regret for the kind of words he used to address the issue and explained the reason for making the statement.

Here is the controversial comment made by the Korean entertainer:

A lot of people say they're depressed. If I may express my thoughts, I don't know why people get depressed or have insomnia to be honest.

I'm not criticizing it. I know you can't force yourself to only think good thoughts, but there are good people around you. You have friends, and you have me and the members.

I hope everyone will always have a smile on their face by looking at us.

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Read the apology letter of Baekhyun that was post on his Instagram page below:

Hello, this is Baekhyun. Due to a controversy that happened during a past event on December 30 – I have written this letter as an apology.

Honestly, these days I have been very terrified and in a very delicate state of mind regarding depressions. During the event, I talked a lot with that fan and I became increasingly worried and scared. I wanted to make that fan happy but that fan kept talking about very dark, sad things. I felt a certain danger from her words and I thought that I would never be able to see her again after this fan event.

I wanted to give a word of advice, something that could help her that instant. I wanted to cheer for her and help her in this time of need. I wanted to act fast and help her.

After finishing the talk with her, I kept thinking about her for the remaining time at the fan event. I was deep in thought about our conversation earlier. That fan was depressed and in a troubled state and she also looked very sad among the other fans as well. So I decided to say a few words and I for a lack of better judgement said some wrongful words. I could not organize my feelings into words in that short amount of time.

I did not have anything prepared to organize my thoughts. I brought out those words with no experience or thought. I am very regretful for the choice of words I decided during that day. All I ever wanted was to become a source of strength with those words..

Even after writing this letter, I am scared that there might be some errors in this letter. However, I just want to say that I am sorry. I want to apologize to that fan who must've gotten hurt by my words. I will become a Baekhyun who thinks about his words and thinks about his actions more preciously.