'Contract Marriage' Chrysanthemum Breaks Silence on Season 32 Young-soo's Hidden Camera Controversy: "I Was Flustered and Humiliated... I Was Shocked After Watching the Broadcast" [Full Statement]

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Jung Min-hyun, a participant in 'Contract Marriage,' shared her feelings regarding the hidden camera controversy involving Choi Jung-hyun, her virtual marriage partner.

On the 10th, Jung Min-hyun opened up about the situation and her emotions upon learning that Choi Jung-hyun had filmed without the consent of the parties involved, through her social media service (SNS) account.

Jung Min-hyun stated, "At the time, I was in the middle of drinking alcohol as a second round at our lodging after finishing our first meal, when I suddenly faced such a situation. Since I had been drinking and it was an entirely unexpected event, it was difficult to accurately grasp the situation in that moment. Although I responded out of feeling flustered and humiliated, I ultimately went into the room."

She continued, "I knew nothing about what happened beyond the situation I witnessed directly," adding, "It was only through the broadcast that I first learned about the process of installing the camera the previous day and even the other party's true feelings. I was further shocked as I belatedly confirmed scenes I had not known about."

Jung Min-hyun emphasized, "I still feel very regretful and upset that I could not respond more firmly at that time. However, at the time, there was still time remaining on our contract period, and I also had a desire to try to understand the other party a bit more. That said, it is absolutely not true that I accepted the situation as if nothing had happened or that I consented to it."

She then expressed gratitude to viewers who sent support, saying, "While watching the broadcast, I am also facing the situation from that time again, so my heart is very heavy. However, I am truly grateful that you are understanding of my position and supporting me."

In the episode of the variety show 'Contract Marriage,' broadcast on KBS Joy and MBC Every1 on the 2nd, Choi Jung-hyun and Jung Min-hyun were shown experiencing conflict over filming without consent.

'Contract Marriage' is a marriage simulation observation reality show in which men and women who wish to marry experience a marital relationship through a contract, confirming the meaning of marriage and realistic partnership in the process. It is a new variety program by PD Nam Gyu-hong, who directed shows such as 'I Am Solo.' Choi Jung-hyun became known as Season 32 Young-soo from the divorced special episode of 'I Am Solo,' while Jung Min-hyun is a participant familiar to audiences under the nickname Chrysanthemum from 'Na Sol Sa Gye' (a spin-off related to 'I Am Solo').

In the broadcast at that time, Choi Jung-hyun and Jung Min-hyun returned home to their newlywed house after finishing their evening date and set up a second round of drinking. However, Choi Jung-hyun did not focus on the conversation with Jung Min-hyun, instead directing his gaze elsewhere.

Shortly after, it was revealed that Choi Jung-hyun had installed a camera he had brought personally without Jung Min-hyun's knowledge, and that he had filmed for two days by frequently changing the angle.

Regarding this, Choi Jung-hyun said, "This is mine. I took several shots to keep them as my own. Are you unhappy because I did it (installed it) without prior consent? I just took them as a memento. I just wanted to try doing it. If you tell me to delete the (filmed videos) later, I will delete them. I am sorry for not getting consent. But aren't you being very sensitive?" worsening the situation.

After the broadcast, many viewers criticized Choi Jung-hyun's actions through comments on broadcast clips, stating, "Even if they were a real married couple, this would obviously be problematic, but installing a hidden camera during a virtual marriage is too creepy," "From a woman's perspective, it is a very scary and creepy incident," and "Filming without the other party's consent is exactly what 'hidden camera' means; there is no other definition."

◆ Below is the full text of Chrysanthemum Jung Min-hyun's statement.

Thank you all very much for your warm words.

At the time, I was in the middle of drinking alcohol as a second round at our lodging after finishing our first meal when I suddenly faced such a situation. Since I had been drinking and it was an entirely unexpected event, it was difficult to accurately grasp the situation in that moment. Although I responded out of feeling flustered and humiliated, I ultimately went into the room.

Above all, at the time, I knew nothing about what happened beyond the situation I witnessed directly. It was only through the broadcast that I first learned about the process of installing the camera the previous day and even the other party's true feelings. I was further shocked as I belatedly confirmed scenes I had not known about.

I still feel very regretful and upset that I could not respond more firmly at that time. However, at the time, there was still time remaining on our contract period, and I also had a desire to try to understand the other party a bit more.

That said, it is absolutely not true that I accepted the situation as if nothing had happened or that I consented to it.

While watching the broadcast, I am also facing the situation from that time again, so my heart is very heavy. However, I am truly grateful that you are understanding of my position and supporting me.

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