Hong Jin-kyung defends Jo Se-ho, embroiled in 'gangster controversy,' and Jeong Seon-hee, who lost her spouse, saying, "It's not something to be cursed at" [Real Genius] [Comprehensive]

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Model and broadcaster Hong Jin-kyung opened up about the hardships of online hate comments. She then defended comedians Jo Se-ho and Jeong Seon-hee, who have been going through difficult times due to controversies.

On the 18th, a video titled "Hong Jin-kyung shares her recent feelings with her 30-year best friend, Jo Ja-eonni (+Jeong Seon-hee)" was uploaded to the YouTube channel "Study King Real Genius Hong Jin-kyung."

In the video, Hong Jin-kyung told the YouTube production team, "I've been receiving hate comments lately." She continued, "So I asked ChatGPT today. I really asked, 'Why is Hong Jin-kyung being cursed at?'"

In fact, Hong Jin-kyung had a conversation with ChatGPT regarding the hate comments. ChatGPT advised that her frank speaking style could be problematic. It also noted that her unique and unpredictable character, strong presence, and strong image as an entrepreneur could be potential causes of the hate comments.

While reviewing the ChatGPT conversation, Hong Jin-kyung said, "I'll try to reflect on it as much as possible, but it's so hard. Sometimes I feel like being born is a sin. I'm sorry."

Hong Jin-kyung continued to express her upset feelings about the hate comments. She said, "I'm depressed. Why are people cursing me like this? Seeing that makes me very depressed. Even though I haven't done anything wrong, if I get cursed at..." She added, "If you keep cursing someone else's life, your own life will get messed up."

Then Hong Jin-kyung declared, "I think I'll retire soon. I'm going to say everything I want to say." She continued, "People's hearts are so different. Just thinking 'I'll retire' makes me feel so much better."

However, she soon regretted mentioning retirement, saying, "I think they'll ask me to edit 95% of it. They'll probably say, 'PD-nim, I was in a state of burnout that day, please cut it just once.'"

At the same time, she clarified, "This is me. I don't care about other places, but I want to show myself without any additions or omissions on my channel."

Afterward, Hong Jin-kyung met with acquaintances, including Jeong Seon-hee, for a meal. Regarding Jeong Seon-hee, who lost her spouse, Hong Jin-kyung said, "She went through such great pain, but strangely, people attacked her, the sister who suffered. She didn't deserve to be cursed at."

She continued, "Her own life suddenly collapsed, and on top of that, she received unknown curses. It was like a snail entering its own shell. No matter what, she couldn't get it out."

Hong Jin-kyung also mentioned Jo Se-ho. She explained, "Jo Se-ho is like that among my surroundings. He's a person who likes people. And he can't refuse. Usually, when people you don't know well ask for a drink, you don't go, but because he likes people, he says 'Hyung-nim, Hyung-nim.' Then if they ask for a photo, he takes it, and that's how they get close. He doesn't know what kind of things that person is doing behind the scenes."

She added, "Se-ho is exactly that case. When I told him, 'You should say something,' he replied, 'I won't do it even if I die.' He said, 'People will just figure it out.'"

Hong Jin-kyung said, "This time, watching Se-ho, I felt he was too elegant in his conduct. Wouldn't he have felt unjust? But he just stayed quiet. I learned a lot just by watching him stay quiet until the muddy water settled."

Hearing this, Jeong Seon-hee said, "'Staying quiet' is the most intense war. It's a fight against oneself that wants to strike out."

Meanwhile, Jeong Seon-hee married actor the late Ahn Jae-hwan in 2007 but lost her spouse in September the following year. The late Ahn Jae-hwan was reportedly struggling with financial difficulties due to various debts during his lifetime. Various conspiracy theories emerged regarding Ahn Jae-hwan's death, and Jeong Seon-hee was plagued by various rumors.

Jo Se-ho was involved in a scandal related to his private life at the end of last year. At that time, a netizen named A revealed that B, who was identified as a member of an organized crime group, had a close relationship with Jo Se-ho. As a result of this, Jo Se-ho withdrew from programs he was appearing in, such as tvN's variety show "You Quiz on the Block" and KBS 2TV's "2 Days & 1 Night." Although Jo Se-ho had no specific criminal charges, he decided to withdraw as a sign of self-reflection, stating, "I feel a deep sense of responsibility for the recent misunderstandings and scandals raised against me."

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