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Taemin Apologizes for Insensitive Earthquake Remarks on Livestream

7/7/2025

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SHINee's Taemin faced criticism for making light of Japan's earthquake prediction during a July 5 livestream, joking about stage effects amid a potential disaster. Recognizing the insensitivity of his remarks, he publicly apologized on July 6, expressing regret for not grasping the gravity of natural disasters and vowing to be more mindful moving forward.

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SHINee's Taemin faced criticism for making light of Japan's earthquake prediction during a July 5 livestream, joking about stage effects amid a potential disaster. Recognizing the insensitivity of his remarks, he publicly apologized on July 6, expressing regret for not grasping the gravity of natural disasters and vowing to be more mindful moving forward.