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Mega controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2021

    Mega apologizes over comedy sketch about BTS

    Company response

    After backlash over a comedy sketch about BTS, Chilean broadcasting station Mega issued an apology, saying it had not intended to insult or hurt any community.

    Company response

    • Apology — Mega

      On April 12 (local time), broadcasting station Mega took to their Twitter account to issue an apology.

    Source excerpt

    • On April 12 (local time), broadcasting station Mega took to their Twitter account to issue an apology. They commented, “To all those who are hurt, we want to apologize and show our empathy. We had no intention to insult or hurt any community. We will continue to learn, improve, and listen.”
    • A Chilean TV network has issued an apology after receiving backlash for a sketch about BTS on the comedy show “Mi Barrio.”