Poppin Hyun Joon Resigns from Baekseok University Professorship... "Apologizes for Insults and Shame to Students"

Dancer Poppin Hyun Joon has voluntarily resigned from his position as an invited professor in the Practical Dance Department at Baekseok University. This decision comes in response to allegations of inappropriate remarks, including insults, made during class.

According to the music industry, Poppin Hyun Joon announced on his Instagram on the 13th, "As of today, I resign from my position as a professor in the Practical Dance Department at Baekseok University," and added, "I sincerely apologize to the students."

On the 11th, a post from a student claiming to be affiliated with the Practical Dance Department at Baekseok University spread across online communities such as Everytime. The student alleged that they heard frequent insults and remarks that caused feelings of shame from a specific professor during class.

Although the professor's name was not disclosed in the post, Poppin Hyun Joon acknowledged that he was the professor in question, stating, "I would like to apologize and share my position regarding the recent controversy related to the Practical Dance Department at Baekseok University that has arisen online."

In his statement, he expressed, "As an educator, I created a harsh atmosphere with inappropriate words and actions, and I deeply reflect on the fact that I caused feelings of sexual shame, regardless of my intentions." However, he added, "I want to make it clear once again that there was absolutely no impure intention."

Poppin Hyun Joon is regarded as a first-generation popping dancer in South Korea and is recognized as a representative figure in the domestic street dance and popping scene.