FTIsland's Hongki Says Sorry to EXO Fans

Hongki asks for an apology from EXO fans FTIsland's Hongki issues and apology to EXO fans for using the band's name in the upcoming SBS drama, "Modern Farmer.

Oct 14, 2014 11:05 PM BST

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FTIsland's Hongki issues and apology to EXO fans for using the band's name in the upcoming SBS drama, "Modern Farmer."

At the production presentation of the drama, "Modern Farmer" on October 14, Hongki aired his side about the name of the band in the drama, "Excellent Souls," when abbreviated becomes EXO or EX-SO.

He then said his apology as he explained, "When we first heard that the group name was going to be EXO, we likewise thought, 'This is bad. This could be bad to the point we might not be able to broadcast this.' Our message board was terrorized. Various articles about us were all criticizing. Lee Si Eon said this was his first time experiencing something like this. He's very angry.

As an idol, I think I would be happy if someone said they were F.T Island on TV. That's probably because a lot of time has passed for us, but I feel like EXO fans are sensitive. I apologize. The meaning behind EXO ('Excellent Souls') is different, so I wish you wouldn't misunderstand.

Even in 'Modern Farmer,' because of the name EXO, there are scenes that will be broadcasted in which I get slapped by three female high school students and get hit by elbows and knees."

The upcoming weekend drama, "Modern Farmer," is about a a group of four men who wanted to become a farmer while they escape their real lives.

Hongki's new drama will start airing on October 18 at 8:45pm KST.

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