'Gossip' leaves Yeong-sook and Ok-soon in tears..31st cohort Sun-ja refuses to apologize, "Didn't even read the KakaoTalk message" [Comprehensive]

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SBS Plus and ENA's "I Am Single" 31st cohort Sun-ja, who had drawn attention as a victim of the gossip controversy, has in effect not accepted the apologies from Yeong-sook and Ok-soon, who gossiped about her.

On the 27th, 31st cohort Sun-ja appeared on the YouTube 'Village Chief Entertainment' live broadcast. The broadcast revealed the current status of the 31st cohort participants of "I Am Single," and Sun-ja, Yeong-sook, and Ok-soon, who were at the center of the gossip controversy, all appeared, surprising viewers. The live broadcast attracted up to 390,000 viewers, proving its interest.

First, Sun-ja began by saying, "I wrote this to accurately convey my feelings and the facts," and read the written statement.

Sun-ja said, "The period from the January filming until the April broadcast began was a special environment. I think I was immersed in it, and I tried to get along 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."

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

She further said, "Even participants who had nothing to do with the situation 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 where female participants were present and also left the 'Girls Talk' group chat."

Sun-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 relationship." She added, "After the fifth episode aired, I received contact from Yeong-sook and Ok-soon. Yeong-sook sent only a single-line KakaoTalk message saying, 'Is your mental state okay?' instead of an apology, and Ok-soon's message read, '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 apology did not come across as sincere, I did not even read the KakaoTalk message."

Finally, Sun-ja said, "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 '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."

Later, 31st cohort Yeong-sook said, "While watching the broadcast, I realized there were too many people I needed to apologize to. I think I was so focused on my own emotions that I failed to look around."

She continued, "I thought I should have checked on Sun-ja when she was cooking, and I should have asked if she was okay when she went to the emergency room," as she shed tears.

31st cohort Yeong-sook said, "I deeply regret and believe I was wrong for using the word 'pity' at the end."

Even after reading the statement written by Sun-ja herself, 31st cohort Yeong-sook revealed, "I wanted to ask if Sun-ja's mental state was okay because she received many malicious comments even for small actions on the broadcast." She added, "As the episodes progressed, I realized I failed to distinguish the things I should not have said."

She further conveyed, "I also think the chemistry between Gyeong-su and Sun-ja is good and they fit well together. Thank you sincerely for watching with interest."

A 31st cohort Ok-soon said, "I thought a lot for nine weeks about what I should say on the live broadcast." She added, "Continuously talking about my personal stance felt like making excuses, so I decided not to say anything separately."

31st cohort Ok-soon stated regarding the 'Sun-ja gossip' controversy, "I heard about it before the broadcast and learned about it after, so I apologized." She revealed, "I did not receive a reply to my apology. I thought this was a matter that could not be resolved by only talking about my side, so I decided I needed to meet face-to-face and speak directly."

Ok-soon also mentioned the rumors surrounding her, stating, "I did not have a good time for nine weeks. I did not change my name to hide the past. I simply did not like my original name." She explained, "Flight attendants have complex passport and administrative registration procedures, so I told my parents and changed my name after resigning when I had time."

She also said, "I did not use community platforms, but my friends seemed to feel sorry for me and helped me a lot. I wanted to say that the posts on anonymous communities were not true." She added, "I did not resign to get married. I am a person with more ambition for work than you might think, and I am the type who works hard to earn money to support my husband when he wants to do something."

Ok-soon said, "It seemed that my real life and the image of 31st cohort Ok-soon were being consumed too differently. I am sorry for causing discomfort while you were watching." She added, "The posts on anonymous bulletin boards are not true, and I am not a smoker. If it is not something I said directly, I hope you would treat it lightly like gossip."

Regarding the reason for closing her SNS account, Ok-soon said, "Malicious comments directed at me were fine, but malicious comments were also posted to my acquaintances," as she shed tears. She added, "It is fine if you criticize me a lot, but I hope you would refrain from talking about my acquaintances or family."

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