Youtuber Johnny Somali apologises for kissing wartime memorial statue in Korea.

Johnny Somali, a YouTuber, has issued an apology after facing backlash for kissing a wartime memorial statue in Korea.

Johnny Somali, a popular YouTuber, has issued a public apology after receiving widespread backlash for kissing a wartime memorial statue in South Korea. The incident, which took place in the city of Busan, was captured on video and quickly circulated online, sparking outrage from many who saw the act as disrespectful.

The statue in question is dedicated to the memory of soldiers who fought in the Korean War, a highly significant and sensitive subject in the country. The memorial, which honors both Korean and foreign soldiers who made sacrifices during the conflict, holds deep emotional and historical importance for many people in Korea.

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In the video, Johnny Somali can be seen kissing the statue, an act that many viewers found inappropriate given the context. The backlash was swift, with many criticizing him for showing a lack of respect toward the memorial and the soldiers it represents. Some viewers also pointed out that such behavior could be perceived as an insult to the people of Korea, where the Korean War is still a living memory for many.

According to a report by The Korea Times, Somali expressed regret for his actions in a video posted by the YouTube channel Jcompany on Thursday. Standing next to the statue, Somali bowed and apologised to the Korean public, saying, “I want to apologise to Koreans. I didn’t understand the significance of the statue.” He further explained that his intent had been to entertain his American audience, but acknowledged that his behaviour was disrespectful. Somali also added in Korean, “I’m truly sorry.”

Scepticism surrounds his apology

Despite the apology, many viewers have expressed doubts about Somali’s sincerity. Critics point out that the YouTuber has yet to remove several controversial posts from his social media accounts. One notable incident involved Somali posting a picture on Instagram holding a photo of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with the caption, “I defeated Koreans for you, Shinzo Abe.” Although the YouTube post has since been deleted, the Instagram photo remains, albeit with a revised caption: “RIP Shinzo Abe!”

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