Ahn Sun-young apologizes for 'lateness controversy' again just four months after previous apology: "I praise myself" [Star Issue]

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Broadcaster Ahn Sun-young, who had previously apologized over a lateness controversy at an exam venue, recently shared news that she was late to a barre class.

On the 1st, Ahn Sun-young posted on her Instagram, "The time difference caught up with me, and I fell asleep from 9 p.m. last night. Even though it was a 50-minute barre class, I considered giving up because I was late, but I went for at least a 20-minute session. I praise myself," along with photos. The photos appear to have been taken at the barre class site. Barre is an exercise that combines basic ballet movements with Pilates, yoga, and other elements.

Although Ahn Sun-young posted the content as part of sharing her daily life, some expressed disappointment over this recent update, given her history of apologizing for a previous lateness controversy.

Previously, in June, Ahn Sun-young revealed on her Instagram that she was unable to take the internationally recognized English proficiency test IELTS due to being "one minute late." At the time, she stated that although she went to the exam venue to take the IELTS, she missed the entry deadline and could not take the test.

She shared, "I couldn't find a parking lot and drove around a one-way street eight times before finally parking," adding, "I arrived before the 9th a.m. test, but they said I couldn't take it because it was past 8:50 a.m." She also posted photos taken in front of the IELTS exam venue.

She continued, "The test fee is 300,000 won, and when I asked, 'I came, so can't I take it?' they said, 'That's why you should come early,'" lamenting, "It's a very valid point, but I had to painfully cancel all my schedules for the day because of this test."

She also expressed dissatisfaction toward IDP Education, which administers the IELTS, saying, "At least put in some information about the parking lot." She revealed that she was only one minute late compared to the 8th:50 a.m. entry deadline, regretting, "I should have taken a taxi instead of wandering around."

However, public opinion regarding the post was cold. Despite the responsibility for failing to adhere to the set entry time lying with the examinee, critics pointed out that posting content targeting the administrator was a case of turning the tables.

Some netizens voiced that "being one minute late is still being late," arguing that rules must be applied without exception for the fairness of the exam. Ultimately, as criticism continued, Ahn Sun-young deleted the relevant post and apologized.

At the time, Ahn Sun-young stated, "Arriving late at the exam venue without fully understanding the test regulations is entirely my fault." She added, "I apologize to the exam administrators who responded according to the rules and principles. I also sincerely apologize to the examinees who prepared for the same test while adhering to the established regulations."

Ahn Sun-young shared, "I posted emotionally out of regret at the time. Later, I judged it myself as a rash action and deleted the post. Through the points raised and opinions from many people, I came to reflect on my shortcomings. From now on, I will act more cautiously so that the same incident does not repeat."

However, after sharing news related to lateness again in about four months, some have pointed out that her lack of caution is repeating itself even after her previous apology.

Meanwhile, Ahn Sun-young married a non-celebrity businessman in 2013 and has a son named Baro. She moved to Toronto, Canada, for her son's education and is known to be living a life shuttling between Korea and Canada for the sake of her mother, who lives in Korea.

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