31st Cycle Participant Soon-ja, Openly Attacks 'Gossip Controversy': "No Sincerity in Apologies from Ok-soon and Young-sook" [Star Issue]

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SBS Plus and ENA's "I Am Single" 31st cycle participant Soon-ja, who had drawn attention as a victim of the gossip controversy, directly mentioned conflicts with Ok-soon, Young-sook, and others even after the broadcast aired.

On the 27th, 31st cycle participant Soon-ja appeared on the YouTube 'Chonjang Entertainment' live broadcast. The broadcast revealed the current status of the 31st cycle participants of "I Am Single," with Soon-ja, Young-sook, and Ok-soon, who were at the center of the gossip controversy, all appearing.

That day, Soon-ja began by saying, "I wrote this to accurately convey my feelings and the facts," and then read the written statement.

Soon-ja said, "The period from the January filming until the April broadcast began was a special environment. I believe I was immersed in it, and I tried to get along well with others as if nothing had happened." She added, "I tried to stay cheerful even in the group chat and attended the cohort gathering. However, the name of the female participants' group chat was 'Girls Talk,' and that was not pleasant either."

Soon-ja stated, "There were many moments where I was made to feel distressed under the guise of 'Girls Talk.' Questions were thrown at me regarding my relationship with Gyeong-su, mixing levity and rudeness, which was also not pleasant." She continued, "After watching the first episode, a few people stayed and drank alcohol, and since Jeong-hee was also present, I finally opened up about the grievances I had experienced within 'Solo Nation' for the first time."

She further said, "Even participants who had no involvement criticized me, saying I was 'too sensitive' or 'why are you ruining the mood.' At that moment, I felt that I had become an uncomfortable presence within this group." She revealed, "After that, I decided not to attend any gatherings that female participants would attend, and I also left the 'Girls Talk' group chat."

Soon-ja said, "After that day, I received a separate contact from Jeong-hee. Although the timing was unfortunate, Jeong-hee apologized with all her heart. Knowing there was no ill will, I ended the conflict." She added, "After the fifth episode aired, I received contact from Young-sook and Ok-soon. Young-sook sent only a single KakaoTalk message saying, 'Are you mentally okay?' without an apology, while Ok-soon's message was, 'If there was a misunderstanding and I hurt you, I am sorry.'"

She continued, "I believe there was enough time to apologize before the sixth episode aired. Since the belated apologies did not come across as sincere, I did not even read the KakaoTalk messages."

Finally, Soon-ja added, "It is regrettable and unfortunate that the atmosphere online has become overheated. I myself received many malicious comments early in the broadcast, being misunderstood as a 'villain,' 'misery,' or an 'obsessive woman.' Now, other people are causing greater outrage, so I cannot gauge how they feel. Personal apologies and reconciliation are matters to be resolved separately. I received great comfort thanks to the empathy and support from viewers."

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