Goo Hye Sun’s Statement on Social Media
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Goo Hye Sun openly criticized the media and her ex-husband, Ahn Jae Hyun, regarding the “consumption of divorce.” On the 8th, through her social media, she expressed her dissatisfaction, saying, “‘5 years since the divorce’ being constantly headlined and stigmatized is not proper journalistic ethics.” She shared a lengthy statement on her SNS.
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She mentioned, “There were conflicting claims during the divorce process between me and my former spouse and if an agreement was reached without verifying the truth, even if it isn’t genuine reconciliation, it can still be seen as an implicit promise and a duty as human beings.” Referring to her ex-husband, Ahn Jae Hyun, she continued, “Despite the divorce process being unfavorable, any sustained, indirect remarks by industry peers that could infer the person involved (via statements that walk the line between sincerity and jest) are cowardly. Furthermore, those creating sensational gossip programs asking leading questions or offering consolation are inflicting a secondary harm and causing significant pain to the involved party, my ex-husband. I hope there’s an awareness of this,” she emphasized.
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Additionally, Goo Hye Sun stated, “I am not someone who easily expresses tears or emotions through words, yet I’m not devoid of feelings. I sincerely wish people understand that no one in this world has the right to ridicule me to provide entertainment for the public,” she stressed.
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Meanwhile, Goo Hye Sun legally finalized her divorce with Ahn Jae Hyun through an agreement in July 2020.
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The full translation of Goo Hye Sun’s SNS post is as follows:
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“I believe it’s not proper journalistic ethics to repeatedly headline and stigmatize ‘5 years since the divorce.’ During the divorce process with my former actor partner, conflicting claims arose, and if we reached a conclusion without verifying the truth, although it may not be genuine reconciliation between us, it is an implicit agreement and can be considered a duty as human beings. Divorce, being a process where both parties assert their own damages, is inherently selfish and difficult. Despite the unfavorable divorce process with my former partner, continuous indirect remarks and statements recognizable by industry peers are cowardly acts. I hope creators of sensational gossip content realize that asking leading questions or offering comfort is a secondary harm and greatly hurtful to the directly involved party, and conscience should exist even in entertainment. Even if said in jest, it should cease immediately if the person involved feels discomfort. I am not skilled at expressing difficulty through tears or words. Regardless, I am not devoid of emotions. I sincerely hope people understand that no one in this world has the right to ridicule me for public entertainment. I sincerely wish my former partner succeeds and grows based on their unique identity and authenticity, rather than using me as material.”