31st Cohort Ok-soon, Controversial KakaoTalk Chatroom Revealed.. Even Decided How Soonja Should "Feel Sorry" — Backlash [Star Issue]

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The so-called "ostracism controversy" surrounding the 31st cohort of ENA and SBS Plus' dating variety show "I Am Solo" is escalating. Soonja, at the center of the controversy, publicly revealed the controversial KakaoTalk chatroom, but instead of calming the situation, she faced a backlash. While offering an apology, her tone—saying, "I'll understand if you don't feel like accepting an apology"—appeared to imply she was deciding on her own whether an apology should be accepted, further fueling the controversy.

On the 3rd, 31st cohort member Ok-soon posted a lengthy message on her personal account. Ok-soon stated, "I sincerely apologize for causing inconvenience to many people due to matters related to the 31st cohort broadcast. I am taking seriously the possibility that my actions and words may have hurt someone, regardless of my intentions." She added, "To address the most frequently asked questions and opinions, I will explain the facts," and proceeded to reveal the contents of the so-called "Girls' Talk Chatroom."

Ok-soon of the 31st cohort explained, "The attached materials are screenshots of the Girls' Talk chatroom conversations and the messages I sent while expressing my apologies. I am sharing only what is necessary to prevent unnecessary harm to other cast members. The Girls' Talk chatroom, where female cast members gathered, was created to coordinate schedules and make plans. In fact, most of the actual conversations involved coordinating meeting times and confirming attendance, and there was no atmosphere of excluding or treating anyone rudely."

She also explained the circumstances leading to her apology: "On the 29th, 2026, before the fifth episode broadcast, I learned about Soonja's interview content from another cast member and immediately conveyed my intention to apologize. This was not a belated apology after missing the first broadcast gathering, but rather a prompt contact upon learning the information. Since then, I have continuously tried to convey my sincere apologies. However, I did not receive a response. Later, I met Soonja directly at the live broadcast venue and approached her before the broadcast began to apologize again. At that time, I judged it was not an appropriate moment to continue the conversation, so I did not pursue it further. Immediately after the live broadcast ended, I contacted her again to convey my apologies."

Finally, Ok-soon of the 31st cohort said, "Through this incident, I am also reflecting on my shortcomings. I will act more carefully in the future. I sincerely apologize to Soonja, who may have been hurt by my words, and to viewers who may have felt discomfort."

The revealed KakaoTalk chatroom contained the conversations between them. As Ok-soon claimed, there were apologies directed at Soonja, but they did not appear sincere.

In a KakaoTalk message to Soonja, Ok-soon sent an Instagram message after receiving no response. Playfully, Ok-soon wrote, "Eungnyu, did you block me on KakaoTalk?" After a pause, she sent another message saying, "I sent this yesterday, but you didn't reply. I'm truly sorry."

When Soonja continued not to respond, Ok-soon wrote, "Unnie, since you haven't replied, I'll understand that you don't feel like accepting an apology." She added, "I didn't intend to hurt you, but if you felt hurt, I'm sorry," portraying herself as not at fault while suggesting Soonja was emotionally upset.

Netizens who saw this criticized, saying, "The apology lacks sincerity."

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