Controversial YouTuber Johnny Somali has issued an apology to the people of South Korea after facing backlash for his disrespectful actions. Somali, known for his provocative content, sparked outrage when he kissed a statue symbolising the "comfort women," victims of wartime sexual slavery by the Japanese military. The incident, which occurred at the Changdong History and Culture Park in Seoul, has led to potential legal consequences for the 24-year-old American YouTuber. Somali's apology comes as South Korean authorities are considering legal action against him. Mrs India Galaxy 2024 Rinima Borah Opens Up About Her Disturbing ‘Love Jihad’ Past, Claims She Was Forced To Eat ‘Beef’ by Boyfriend (Watch Video).

YouTuber Johnny Somali Says 'Sorry'

According to The Korea Times, Johnny Somali apologised for his latest actions in a video posted on the YouTube channel of Jcompany. In the clip, he stood next to the "comfort women" statue and bowed to the Korean public. “I want to apologise to Koreans. I didn’t understand the significance of the statue," he said. In the video, Somali further explained that he intended to entertain his American audience, but he realised that his actions were disrespectful. MrBeast Gets Warm Welcome As He Arrives at Mumbai Airport; Find Out Why the Famous YouTuber Is in India (Watch Video).

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Viewers have raised doubts about Somali's sincerity after he failed to delete photos and videos of his controversial actions in Korea from his social media. Recently, Somali posted a picture holding a photo of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, captioning it, "I defeated Koreans for you, Shinzo Abe." While the YouTube post was removed by Friday, the Instagram photo is still seen, though the caption has been altered to "RIP Shinzo Abe."

Johnny Somali's 'Edited' Controversial Instagram Post

Johnny Somali's Viral Video

Investigation Underway

Somali faces ongoing scrutiny after failing to remove several controversial videos, including one of him dancing in a subway car. While he deleted content involving disrespect to a statue and a disturbance in a convenience store, some videos remain. The Seoul Mapo Police are investigating Somali for obstruction of business, and an exit ban currently prevents him from leaving the country. Reportedly, Johnny is also facing a police probe in Korea over assault and drug use allegations.

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