'Backbiting Victim' 31st Cycle Sunja, Only Yeongja Among Lions Participants Specifically Acknowledged... "Gained Strength to Endure" [Star Issue]

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SBS Plus and ENA dating reality program 'I Am Solo' (I Am SOLO) 31st cycle participant Sunja (pseudonym) has shared her thoughts following the program's conclusion.

On the 28th, Sunja posted a lengthy message on her Instagram, stating, "From the time I entered Solo Nation in January until now, it has felt like being trapped in the cycle of time, yet it has already come to the point where I can share my reflections on the broadcast with friends and viewers after nine weeks of airing."

Sunja said, "The five nights and six days spent in Solo Nation will remain the most intense and dense moments of my life." She added, "Because I was sincere in every moment, I was sometimes misunderstood and went through emotional hardship, but looking back, it was because of that process that I could face a stronger version of myself and have time for self-reflection on my shortcomings."

She also seemed to be aware of the controversy over backbiting that erupted after the broadcast, revealing, "I have always believed that whether others dislike me or like me is a matter of their own hearts, not something I can control, and I have lived trying not to be attached to such gazes and cultivating the virtue of magnanimity."

She further added, "Similarly, in matters of liking someone, I have always believed that it is my responsibility to express my feelings wholeheartedly without hesitation or regret, and if our hearts do not align, to let go without lingering attachment."

Previously, some 31st cycle participants of 'I Am Solo' were caught up in a backbiting controversy during the broadcast.

Scenes were aired where roommates Ok-soon, Yeong-sook, and Jung-hee talked about Sunja, and the controversy grew when Sunja happened to overhear them. Some viewers pointed out that the three roommates were essentially badmouthing Sunja. The participant who stayed by Sunja's side as she suffered during filming was Yeongja, who also received the reaction of being the so-called 'Sunja Guardian.'

Sunja stated, "Whenever I had to swallow my bitterness, I gained the strength to endure from Yeongja's support, who understood my situation, and from the certainty of Kyung-soo's sincerity, which could not be fully captured on the broadcast screen. This allowed me to remain true to my duties and emotions." By directly mentioning only Yeongja among the female participants, she conveyed her gratitude.

Sunja said, "I sincerely thank everyone who has kindly and beautifully viewed and supported my imperfect self as it is." She added, "Although I could not reply to every single DM and comment pouring in, I deeply engraved every word in my heart, and whenever I felt the warmth of their sincere hearts, my heart was always moved and happy."

Sunja became the final couple with Kyung-soo on 'I Am Solo' and has continued their romantic relationship to date. Sunja said, "I will leave the time we spent behind us and now focus on my daily life and living." She added, "Now, Sunja and Kyung-soo will step out of Solo Nation and get to know each other better as Sang-jun and Da-eun, adjusting our pace and continuing our relationship. Please watch over us with warm gazes."

Meanwhile, during a live broadcast by 'I Am Solo' production company Chonjang Entertainment on the 28th, Sunja revealed her state of mind after the backbiting controversy, saying, "I felt like an uncomfortable presence within that group. After that, I decided not to attend any gatherings where female participants would be present, and a 'Girls Talk' group chat was even created."

She later explained that while she ended her relationship with Jung-hee, she did not accept apologies from other members, judging them as insincere. In response, Yeong-sook and Ok-soon apologized to Sunja, conveying their feelings of regret.

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