[Edaily Starin Choi Hee-jae Reporter] TV personality Shin Dong-yup apologized for his "careless" remarks amid controversy over his alleged disparagement of the Daehangno performance culture.

On the 6th, Shin Dong-yup posted an apology on his YouTube channel, “Jjanhanhyung Shin Dong-yup,” stating, “I sincerely bow my head in apology to everyone who was hurt and disappointed by my thoughtless words and actions during a recent episode of ‘Jjanhanhyung.’”
He continued, “In the course of a conversation with the cast during the broadcast, I became too caught up in the back-and-forth banter and ended up making thoughtless remarks that failed to take into account the actual conditions on site and the hard work of so many people.”
Shin Dong-yup bowed his head, saying, “I once again offer my deepest apologies to everyone who felt uncomfortable or hurt by my inappropriate words and actions,” and added, “From now on, I will be more cautious with my words and actions in any setting, and I will always remain humble toward the dedication of those who create performing arts.”
Previously, on the episode of “Jjanhanhyung Shin Dong-yup” released on the 3rd, while discussing musicals with Boom, Nucksal, and Han Hae, Shin Dong-yup made remarks such as, “There are many small theaters in Daehak-ro, so they don’t put on musicals,” and “You don’t even need a microphone for small-theater musicals.”
Following the release of the video, voices both within and outside the performing arts community criticized the remarks as disrespectful toward Daehak-ro productions. Criticism from netizens also poured in online.
Shin Dong-yup also emphasized his affection for Daehak-ro performances. “Daehak-ro is a very meaningful and special place to me,” he said, adding, “I’ve been deeply moved and inspired by watching countless masterpieces in Daehak-ro, such as *Subway Line 1* and *Finding Kim Jong-wook*. That’s why I’ve always held the Daehak-ro stage and the performing arts in high regard and with great respect.”