Season 32's Young-soo apologizes over hidden camera controversy: "I'm sorry for the discomfort caused... There is no room for excuses" [Full statement]

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Young-soo from 'I Am Solo' Season 32 (real name Choi Jung-hyun) apologized after controversy arose over installing a small camera without the other party's consent.

Choi Jung-hyun stated through his social media service (SNS) account late on the 3rd, "First of all, I sincerely apologize to Min-hyeon (Kukhwa). I acknowledged my mistake and apologized at the time of filming, but I still feel only regret, so I am apologizing once again."

He admitted, "Failing to show the obvious consideration of seeking the other party's consent first in a shared living space is my fault with no room for excuses," adding, "Regardless of my intentions, I failed to deeply consider that the mere fact that one's daily life is captured without their knowledge can be uncomfortable and hurtful."

Explaining why he placed a camera in the common living room, Choi Jung-hyun said, "I wanted to gather everyday moments not captured by the broadcast cameras, film them, and create a memorable video to give as a surprise gift."

He continued, "Receiving various criticisms has made me realize once again how short-sighted I was," apologizing, "I sincerely apologize to Min-hyeon once again, and I also express my regret to the viewers who may have felt uncomfortable."

On the variety show 'Contract Marriage,' broadcast on KBS Joy and MBC Every1 on the 2nd, the virtual married life of Choi Jung-hyun and Jung Min-hyeon, known as Kukhwa from 'Na Sol Sa Gye' (I Am Solo: The Real Deal), was revealed, continuing from the previous week.

In that episode, the two returned home after finishing their evening date and set up a second round of drinks. However, Choi Jung-hyun could not focus on his conversation with his virtual wife, Jung Min-hyeon, and his gaze kept drifting elsewhere.

It turned out that while Jung Min-hyeon was cooking, Choi Jung-hyun had installed a camera he had personally brought and moved the angle frequently to film for two days. Jung Min-hyeon was completely unaware of this situation. Regarding the camera, Choi Jung-hyun explained, "This is mine. I filmed a few clips to keep as my own. Are you upset because I installed it without prior consent? I just filmed it for a memento."

However, Jung Min-hyeon, caught off guard, pointed out, "If you were going to film, you should have told me. I think we need to talk about this."

In response, Choi Jung-hyun said, "I just did it because I wanted to try it. If you want, I will delete the (filmed videos) later. I'm sorry for not getting consent. But aren't you being very sensitive?" worsening the situation.

Jung Min-hyeon rightfully demanded, "I would like you to delete all the videos in front of me," then personally took the memory card and went to bed first to avoid Young-soo. Afterwards, Choi Jung-hyun visited a flower shop trying to resolve the situation.

'Contract Marriage' is a marriage simulation observation reality show where men and women who want to get married experience a marital relationship through a contract, confirming the meaning of marriage and realistic partnership in the process. It is a new variety program by PD Nam Gyu-hong, who directed 'I Am Solo.'

Although it is a program where cast members act as 'virtual couples' under the concept of 'virtual marriage,' criticism continues over Choi Jung-hyun's reckless action of installing and filming with a camera without the other party's consent. Indeed, immediately after the broadcast, numerous viewers raised their voices of criticism through the comment sections of broadcast clips.

◆ Below is the full text of Season 32 Young-soo's statement.

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