Gyeongju mayor called K-pop group G.O.D. "washed up."

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Gyeongju's mayor sparked controversy by calling the veteran K-pop group G.O.D. "washed up," prompting a response from a group member. Park Joonhyung, a member of G.O.D., addressed the mayor's comment on social media, urging fans not to be upset. The mayor made the remark during a recording of KBS-2TV's Immortal Songs, leading to fan outrage. The mayor later issued a formal apology, claiming his comment was made with fondness. G.O.D. was a hugely popular first-generation K-pop group in Korea.


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