[Full Statement] Han Ga-in Addresses Controversy Over 'Albumin' Supplement Recommendation: "It Was Not an Ad, but I Apologize"

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Actress Han Ga-in issued an explanation and apology after a controversy erupted following her recommendation of a nutritional supplement.

On the 28th, Han Ga-in opened up through her YouTube channel, "Free Woman Han Ga-in," stating, "I have seen concerns regarding the albumin product I recently introduced on YouTube, and I am speaking to provide accurate information."

She had previously uploaded a video titled "Nutritional Supplements I Have Consistently Taken for 2024 and '25," in which she introduced albumin. At the time, she said, "I take it when I am sick or when I cannot go get an IV drip. It definitely worked. I found it helpful to take it before filming or when I wake up in the morning feeling weak."

In this regard, the YouTube channel "Sawang Yeo-u TV" recently raised issues concerning the advertising methods and efficacy of "oral albumin" products. The controversy intensified as Han Ga-in's video was mentioned in the process.

Han Ga-in stated, "I introduced a product that I purchased and used directly without any compensation or sponsorship," adding, "There is no falsehood regarding whether it was an advertisement. As a principle, we label content with 'Paid Advertisement Included' before uploading when paid advertising is involved." She drew a clear line against suspicions of sponsorship and advertising.

However, Han Ga-in apologized, saying, "Regardless of whether it was an advertisement, I was not cautious in introducing a health-related product based solely on personal experience."

She continued, "I started purchasing and consuming this product regularly when my energy levels dropped after childbirth, and I recommended it to viewers because I felt my condition had improved. Through this incident, I realized how delicate it is to convey information relying on subjective perception without rigorous verification." She added, "I sincerely apologize for causing confusion and concern due to my lack of meticulous judgment."

Hello, this is Han Ga-in.

I am posting this to provide accurate information after seeing concerns regarding the albumin product I recently introduced on YouTube.

First, the video in question is "self-funded" content introducing a product that I purchased and used directly without any compensation or sponsorship. As previously announced, I confirm that there is no falsehood regarding whether it was an advertisement.

Our channel operates on the principle of labeling content with "Paid Advertisement Included" to ensure viewers can clearly identify advertisements when paid advertising is involved.

However, regardless of whether it was an advertisement, I was not cautious in introducing a health-related product based solely on personal experience.

I started purchasing and consuming this product regularly when my energy levels dropped after childbirth, and I recommended it to viewers because I felt my condition had improved. However, through this incident, I realized how delicate it is to convey information relying on subjective perception without rigorous verification.

I sincerely apologize for causing confusion and concern due to my lack of meticulous judgment.

Going forward, even for products I have purchased and experienced directly, I will share them only after strictly verifying objective facts. I will listen to the valuable voices of our viewers and create content with even greater caution.

Thank you.

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