'Kim Ki-ri♥' Moon Ji-in responds to criticism over video on genetic testing for developmental disability, saying, "I wanted to ease my mother's worries" [Star Issue]

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Actress Moon Ji-in, who has a younger sibling with a developmental disability, has officially addressed the controversy that erupted after she shared the results of a genetic test.

On the 12th, Moon uploaded a video to her YouTube channel titled, "Could a sibling's developmental disability be genetic? The reason I suddenly underwent genetic testing."

Moon, who has a younger sibling with a developmental disability, stated, "I was told it could be genetic, so I underwent a genetic test for Fragile X syndrome. I had no choice but to get tested because if there is an abnormality in the X chromosome from my mother's side, it could be passed down. They told me the results would come out in two weeks."

She expressed concern, noting there was a 25% probability, but felt relieved after receiving test results indicating the baby was normal.

However, after the video was released, comments continued to point out, "Why did you have to post such a video? It causes further pain to the many people who have siblings with developmental disabilities."

In response, Moon said, "First of all, I am sorry for hurting your feelings. This test only determines whether it is inherited from my mother; it cannot detect acquired developmental disabilities or autism."

She further explained, "I was not happy because my child is 100% healthy, but rather because the child does not have Fragile X syndrome. This meant that the part my mother had always worried about, and the part where she always felt sorry to me because of my sibling with a developmental disability, was resolved, which was good."

She then emphasized, "I think the message was not conveyed properly because I was lacking. In the future, I will share my life with more care and be more cautious."

Moon, who was surprised upon first learning about Fragile X syndrome, bowed her head and said, "It is true that the (genetic) possibility is almost non-existent. I simply learned that there is a genetic test for Fragile X syndrome and that inheritance occurs only when this syndrome is present. I shared the information while in a state of shock from the explanation, and I think it caused you discomfort."

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