[OSEN=Jang Woo-young] Broadcaster An Sun-young apologized for criticizing the organizing company after she failed to take a test due to tardiness.
On the 10th, An Sun-young posted on her SNS, saying, “It is entirely my fault for arriving at the test center late without fully understanding the test regulations. I apologize to the test organizers who responded according to the rules. I also sincerely apologize to the examinees who prepared for the same test by following the set regulations.”
Previously, An Sun-young disclosed that she was one minute late to an internationally recognized English proficiency exam and was denied entry. She stated, “I couldn’t find the parking lot, drove around the one-way street eight times, and barely managed to park. I arrived at 8:50 AM before the 9 AM test, but they wouldn’t let me in because it was past the 8:50 AM entry cutoff.” She expressed her frustration, saying, “The test fee is 300,000 won, and even though I was right there, they said no. The staff told me, ‘That’s why you should come early.’ Although it’s true, I cleared my schedule solely for this test today. They could at least have provided parking information in advance.”
Netizens who came across this had a baffled reaction, noting that being late, even by one minute, is still tardiness. Instead of sympathizing with An Sun-young’s regret, they criticized her for targeting the company despite being late, questioning, “Is being a celebrity a privilege?”
In response, An Sun-young apologized, stating, “I posted emotionally out of frustration at the time, and later realized it was a rash action and deleted the post. I’ve reflected on my shortcomings through the feedback and opinions of many. I will act more cautiously in the future to ensure that such an incident does not recur.”
Meanwhile, An Sun-young married a businessman three years her junior in 2013, and they have one son together. /elnino8919@osen.co.kr