It seems like “I’m Solo” 25th season contestant Young-ja is addressing misunderstandings and controversies that arose after the broadcast, as well as responding to negative comments. Young-ja expressed gratitude for the unexpected attention but also shared her distress about being misunderstood due to the nature of broadcast editing. She explained the situation using illustrations on her social media, clarifying that she has always lived responsibly to avoid bringing shame to her family.
Young-ja admitted that viewers could easily misunderstand her actions on the show and expressed disappointment and reflection on her impulsive behavior at the time. She apologized for causing misunderstanding and disappointment with her careless choice of words during the broadcast.
Regarding criticism of her attire, Young-ja explained that she had believed her outfit reflected her personal style, unaware it might be considered too revealing or uncomfortable for others. She attributed this to her intense focus during a lengthy interview. Additionally, she clarified that she was unprepared for the sudden broadcast proposal, having been out of touch with the show for two years, and hurriedly prepared within three days without considering viewers’ potential discomfort.
As the harsh comments, sexual harassment, and even exposure of her parents’ private information escalated, Young-ja expressed distress, revealing she was avoiding contact with people and struggling to leave her home due to severe anxiety. She announced her intentions to pursue legal action against these issues.
The controversy stems from her appearance on the show, which premiered on the 12th of the month, where she introduced herself as an illustrator and drew attention with her appearance and confident demeanor. However, her luggage choices, described as lacking effort, sparked criticism among viewers, leading to a surge of negative comments and her subsequent clarification.