Actor Park Seo Joon Apologizes For Not Being Able to Smile

Park Seo Joon tweeted an apology to his fans.

On April 20, the actor posted on his Twitter account, “I don’t have any other means of apologizing, so I’m writing it here. I believe and understand that I have a job that brings laughter to people. However, our country is in grief, and I, too, am very sad, disappointed, and confused that I can’t focus on anything. It is difficult for me to smile and take photos with you while we’re in the midst of praying for a miracle.”

따로 사과의 말씀 전할 길이 없어서 이렇게 글 남깁니다. 웃음을 파는 직업이라는말 어느정도 맞는말이라 생각하고 이해합니다. 하지만 우리 나라가 비통해 하고있고 저 역시도 슬프고 안타깝고 혼란스럽고 아무것도 집중이 안되고 기적만을 바라는 상황에서

— 박서준 (@BN_SJ2013) April 20, 2014

He ended his Tweet writing, “If you felt offended by my behavior, I hope you will understand and pray with me that a miracle will really happen in Korea. I’m sorry.” 

웃으며 사진을 찍어드리기란 현재의 저에겐 너무 어려운 일인 것 같습니다. 혹 기분이 나쁘셨더라도 이해해주시고 대한민국에 기적이 일어나길 함께 소망해주세요. 죄송합니다.

— 박서준 (@BN_SJ2013) April 20, 2014

The actor made an apology to his fans for not being able to fully consent to their request to take pictures with him and expressed his hope for the safe return of the missing persons who were involved in the ferry accident.