Sung Han Bin of ZEROBASEONE has issued a formal apology after making a controversial joke on a YouTube show. On September 7th, the singer posted a lengthy message to a fan community platform, apologizing for his “careless words and actions.”
The incident occurred on the September 6th episode of the YouTube channel Kkon Dae Hee, where he appeared with fellow member Seok Matthew. During the show, Seok Matthew commented that Sung Han Bin makes a “strange sound” whenever they drive over a speed bump.
This is a disappointed tweet from a viewer who saw the scene: “ZeroBaseOne members laughing while imitating a woman moaning as if going over a speed bump? Even when a misogynistic controversy breaks out, you stick to hyping them up by linking them with girl groups; that’s really something. I didn’t know Sung Han Bin was like this… I’m disappointed.”
과속방지턱 넘을때 여자 신음소리 흉내내고 깔깔댄다는 제로베이스원님들?
여혐병크가 터져도 써방도없이 쫀득하게 여돌이랑 엮어서 올려치는거 대단하시당
제베원 성한빈씨 이런분인줄 몰랏는데 실망이에요ㅜ https://t.co/FKBkyyOmsn pic.twitter.com/L3WMmiAR7J— 초 (@fondaxxu) September 6, 2025
In response, Sung Han Bin explained the inside joke by asking, “Doesn’t your backside hurt if you go over a speed bump too fast?” He then demonstrated by making a high-pitched, moaning sound in a female voice, which immediately drew criticism online for being sexually suggestive and offensive.
In his apology, Sung Han Bin explained that he was nervous and made a “thoughtless comment.” He wrote, “Although I had absolutely no ill intention, I realized that my own ignorance and shortcomings could cause hurt. I am filled with shame and regret.”
He continued, “I reflected deeply on how much more carefully I need to speak and act… I once again apologize to ZEROSE (the group’s fandom) and everyone else who felt uncomfortable due to my shortcomings.”
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