In the midst of a recent controversy sparked by Sisi Rondina’s comments about SB19 during an event in South Korea, Stell Ajero of the Filipino boy band SB19 has expressed his desire to personally apologize to the volleyball star.
During an interview with ABS-CBN News, Stell Ajero stated his intention clearly, saying, “Gusto ko sanang mag-apologize sa kanya ng personal sa nangyari. Mag-meet man lang at mag-sorry lang.” He elaborated that their initial comments were made in response to what they perceived as an escalating situation. “Nagsalita lang kami kasi feeling namin out of hand na siya, lumalaki na siya,” he said.
Stell clarified, “Hindi ako na-offend, kung ako yun sasabihin ko pa nga, ipapakilala ko pa nga ‘ay sila po yung SB 19’, sana ganun na lang, pero hindi ko rin po siya masisisi kasi baka yun po ang burst ng emosyon niya.”
He emphasized that their primary concern is to ensure that neither their fans nor Rondina herself are negatively affected by the incident. “Ayaw po namin talaga, especially po sa fandom po namin, ayaw po namin na may ginagawa silang mga bagay na at the end of the day, sila lang din yung maapektuhan. Kung sila ayaw nilang naaapektuhan kami, kami rin naman ayaw naming naapektuhan sila. Alam mo yung sa family, ipagtatanggol niyo ang isa’t isa,” Stell expressed.
Reflecting further on the matter, he added, “Siyempre papakinggan natin both sides, pero baka kasi yun yung burst of emotions niya. Pero ang hindi ko itotolerate is yung nagmessage pa siya, kasi sabi niya nagmessage pa siya, minessage niya yung tao. Feeling ko ang mali lang talaga is nagbato agad ng galit doon sa tao. Sana natuto yung taong involved.”
Stell Ajero’s comments come in the aftermath of Sisi Rondina’s remarks during an Independence Day celebration in South Korea, where she candidly admitted to being unfamiliar with SB19. This led to a backlash from SB19 supporters, particularly their fan base known as A’Tin. Rondina subsequently issued an apology to those who were offended by her remarks, emphasizing that her intentions were not to offend anyone.
Mag apologize ka @gingerale_22 kay Ate athlete Sisi Rondina. Now na. pic.twitter.com/z2CgmsfnBl
— J è s s (@appliedmaths) June 9, 2024
The incident has sparked discussions online, with fans and supporters from both sides weighing in on the matter.
