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Kim Sun-tae Controversy
Ongoing
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 3 events from Jul 21, 2026 to Jul 30, 2026, drawn from 1 source.
“I sincerely apologize to everyone who was hurt by the preview clip of 'Donsuntae (Donsuntae Seonggong Sidae)' posted on the KBS YouTube channel on Wednesday.”
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Background
Kim Sun-tae, a former public official for Chungju, has drawn repeated controversy with politically charged remarks.
He was set to host a new KBS web entertainment show called 'Donsuntae Seonggong Sidae', which sparked attention after he was named as its MC.
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Kim Sun-tae shares thoughts on taking MC role
Kim Sun-tae reportedly shared his thoughts on taking the MC role for 'Donsuntae', saying he had agreed to host the show to 'launder' his image as a 'leftist'[1662]
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Pre-release video for 'Donsuntae' sparks controversy
A pre-release video for 'Donsuntae' was posted on the KBS YouTube channel, featuring RESCENE member Woni and reportedly sparking controversy over Kim Sun-tae's comments[1662]
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Kim Sun-tae apologizes for controversy
Kim Sun-tae reportedly uploaded a video to his YouTube channel, apologizing for bringing up RESCENE's past controversy and promising to be more cautious in the future[1662]
Frequently asked
What was the controversy surrounding Kim Sun-tae and RESCENE?
Kim Sun-tae brought up RESCENE member Woni's past controversy over the word 'museopno' on his KBS show, sparking backlash and criticism from the public.
What did Kim Sun-tae say in his apology video?
Kim Sun-tae apologized for bringing up RESCENE's past controversy and promised to be more cautious in the future, taking responsibility for his actions and acknowledging the harm caused to Woni and the group.
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GenZHype. “Kim Sun-tae Controversy.”
GenZHype, 4 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/kim-sun-tae-controversy/.