"Five years after divorce, name consumption again"… Goo Hye-sun's strong criticism, Ahn Jae-hyun is 'silently recalled'
Actress Goo Hye-sun expressed strong regrets regarding reports and mentions of her divorce from her ex-husband Ahn Jae-hyun. Despite five years passing since the divorce, she indicated her displeasure at the reality of her and Ahn Jae-hyun's names being summoned by various media as 'divorce keywords.' However, there are reactions suggesting that this mention may have exacerbated the issue.
On the 8th, Goo Hye-sun posted a lengthy message on her social media, stating, "I believe that repeatedly stamping 'five years of divorce' in news headlines and stigmatizing it is not proper media ethics." She particularly emphasized, "The divorce between my ex-spouse and me reached an agreement without questioning the truth of the matter. Even though it wasn't a reconciliation, this is an implicit promise and a duty as human beings." Nevertheless, Goo Hye-sun remarked that "indirect and continuous mentions that allow one to infer individuals in the same industry are cowardly," suggesting a nuance of directly mentioning Ahn Jae-hyun.
Goo Hye-sun expressed her resistance to provocative media consumption. Through this writing, she not only criticized Ahn Jae-hyun but also strongly pointed out the media's attitude. She stated, "Questions that induce provocative gossip or approaches disguised as comfort can also be a form of secondary harm," requesting that such references that remind others of her be restrained in entertainment programs or interviews. She also added, "I may be clumsy in expressing emotions, but I am not a person without emotions. No one has the right to mock me just because I bring smiles to the public."
However, Ahn Jae-hyun ended up being pulled back into the spotlight while remaining silent. Immediately after the article was published, Ahn Jae-hyun did not express a particular stance, but public opinion online began to pay attention to him again. Some netizens displayed sympathetic reactions towards Ahn Jae-hyun, commenting, "It's like being pulled back by the hair while remaining silent," and many expressed that he is currently active in entertainment but is being summoned again due to past issues.
Ahn Jae-hyun has been quietly continuing his broadcasting activities, recently appearing in the KBS2 entertainment program "Heart on Wheels." The scene in question referred to his remark, "These days being alone is lonely." Though it was part of a normal conversation, the scene received renewed attention and stirred controversy following Goo Hye-sun's post.
Goo Hye-sun and Ahn Jae-hyun married in 2016 and gained public attention through their couple's entertainment show "Newlywed Diary." However, in 2019, Goo Hye-sun revealed their divorce through social media, igniting a truth battle between both sides, leading to issues such as text message revelations and controversies over visiting an officetel during their separation. Eventually, a legal divorce agreement was reached in 2020, allowing them to pursue separate paths.
However, even after five years of divorce, the two still carry the baggage of the label 'divorce' attached to their names. Goo Hye-sun's expressed discomfort is interpreted not only as a simple jab at her ex-husband but also as frustration and a warning stemming from the fact that her life and image are still intertwined with past issues.
As a result, public opinion is divided in a '50-50' manner. Reactions from netizens regarding Goo Hye-sun's statement are clearly mixed. There are responses of understanding and empathy, such as "Isn't it time to let go after five years of divorce?" and "The continuous summons ultimately problematizes provocative media and consumer issues," while others express fatigue, questioning, "Isn't Goo Hye-sun the one who stirred things up first?" and "She brought up something that didn't need to be mentioned again, creating unnecessary friction." This is why there are calls now for a shift in perspective, allowing both actors to be evaluated based on their present rather than their past.
[Photo] OSEN DB
[OSEN]