GAT’s Ethan David says ’13 years old’ remark in viral video refers to him

Ethan David. Picture: Instagram/@ethandavidd

Ethan David spoke to the ‘false tales’ that resulted from his viral video with some Bini members and web persona Shawn Castro, and mentioned the Notice of “13 years outdated” Heard within the clip referred him.

David, a member of P-Pop Boy Group Gat, got here below hearth earlier after a video of him and Castro who apparently joked and made suggestive actions on social media.

Bini Members Jhoanna, Colet and Stacey heard laughing on the two and reported a sure “Ashley” and one “13 years outdated”.

The 5 folks then gave an apology in regards to the case. David, for his half, launched one other assertion on Thursday 15 Might in an try to ‘make clear the speculations on-line’.

“In the previous couple of days I’ve acquired a substantial quantity of hatred on social media platforms which have taken a toll from my psychological well being. It’s painful to see that false tales, particularly those that not solely affect me, but additionally the people who find themselves near me,” he complained.

“To make clear the confusion in regards to the video, the jokes within the video led to a misunderstanding that I supplied a 13 -year -old. In actuality I used to be the 13 -year -old who was referred,” he mentioned. “The state of affairs that’s mentioned dates from a time that I used to be a younger teenager who skilled harmless pet love throughout my time in Canada.”

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David emphasised that he was by no means concerned in a relationship with a minor and that he’s not somebody to tolerate such a conduct.

“I’ve at all times been sturdy in opposition to it. The accusations which might be made usually are not solely unfounded however extraordinarily dangerous,” he mentioned.

The artist additionally mentioned that though it hurts him to share non-public data, it was essential for him to talk.

“Out of respect for the privateness of the opposite individual concerned, I cannot point out anybody. I wish to emphasize that it was nothing greater than an innocent youngster expertise,” he mentioned.

“Once more, I apologize to these affected by this situation, particularly my family and friends,” he added. “I perceive that I made a mistake and I’ll put on this expertise with extra consciousness and respect.” /ra