MBC Issues Formal Apology After Mistakenly Using Stray Kids Hyunjin’s Photo in True Crime Broadcast

Hey K-pop fans! It’s been a tense few hours for the STAY community. In a shocking production oversight, a major MBC true crime program accidentally used a photo of Stray Kids’ Hyunjin during a segment discussing a criminal investigation. As you can imagine, the backlash was swift and fierce.

Stray Kids Blunder That Sparked Outrage

On May 27, 2026, MBC issued a formal apology acknowledging the error. During a broadcast focused on a sensitive true crime case, an image of Hyunjin was briefly shown as a background graphic. Fans were rightfully horrified to see a world-class idol—who is currently making waves on the Stray Kids “STRAYCITY” tour—unintentionally associated with such dark subject matter.

MBC Error & Resolution: Overview

A Call for Stricter Quality Control

In their statement, MBC admitted that the production team failed to properly verify the background images during the editing process. The network has since pulled the episode from all VOD services to edit out the mistake. They promised to implement more rigorous cross-checking to ensure that the “faces of innocent people” are never again used in such a damaging context.

This incident comes at a time when Stray Kids is reaching new career heights, recently celebrating 100 million views for “Walkin’ On Water”. It’s a stark reminder that even major networks need to be more careful with the massive influence they hold.

For more details on the talented dancer and his group’s journey, you can visit the official Hyunjin Wikipedia page.

Let’s hope this serves as a wake-up call for production teams everywhere. Our idols deserve respect, not careless editing!

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