EVNNE하지 못한 대응이 이어지고 있다. Anh Sung-jae chef's story. After remaining silent about the alleged wine switch and speaking up only when the controversy grew, it is reported that this time, even though a valet-parked vehicle was involved in an accident, it has not been properly handled for five months. As someone who oversees operations beyond being a chef, his sense of responsibility is disappointing.
Anh Sung-jae chef's fine-dining restaurant, which suffered from the wine switch controversy, has been engulfed in another allegation. Critics say the response to the valet-parking (valet service) vehicle accident was irresponsible.
According to a TV CHOSUN report on the 20th, on Dec. 4 last year a customer vehicle valet-parking accident occurred at Anh Sung-jae chef's fine-dining restaurant. The report said the fine-dining restaurant has no separate parking space, so customers who come in private cars must use valet parking. At the time, the valet driver who was driving Mr. A's vehicle slid down a snow-covered downhill road and crashed into a wall.
Immediately after the accident, a representative of the fine-dining restaurant promised Mr. A that the accident would be handled amicably, and the valet company appeared to conclude the matter by paying 20 million won to a repair shop as initial vehicle repair costs. However, during the repair process the final repair estimate jumped to 70 million won, and with no additional repair costs paid, Mr. A has reportedly been unable to retrieve his car for nearly half a year.
In this process, a representative of the fine-dining restaurant reportedly said, "We are very sorry but there is nothing we can do. Legally suing us might be the best option right now."
The fine-dining restaurant told TV CHOSUN, "In principle, we judge that the valet company bears responsibility for the accident. Through consultations with the valet company, we will do our best to ensure the customer receives reasonable compensation."
About two weeks after suffering from the wine switch controversy, another allegation surfaced, tarnishing the reputation of the Michelin two-star restaurant. When the wine switch controversy broke out and Anh Sung-jae did not make a substantive statement, about two weeks later he said, "I sincerely apologize once again for disappointing you with inadequate service," and "Looking back, from the occurrence of the mistake to the response, every part of the process was inappropriate. I will take this opportunity to remember the essence of the restaurant and the proper attitude of those who work in the food service industry, and I will remain humble and diligently strive without forgetting my original intentions, keeping a sincere heart toward food and customers."
However, one hour after his apology, Chef Anh Sung-jae uploaded a video to his YouTube channel, causing doubts about the sincerity of that apology. His EVNNE initial response and EVNNE follow-up response eroded his own reputation. And the irresponsible handling of the valet-parking vehicle accident resurfaced after five months, leaving deep disappointment.
"All that happened at Mosu is rightfully my responsibility."
This is what Anh Sung-jae wrote directly in his apology at the time of the wine switch controversy. He emphasized a strong "sense of responsibility," saying that what happens at the fine-dining restaurant he runs is his responsibility as the operator. However, the valet-parking vehicle accident and the irresponsible response related to it seem far from the "sense of responsibility" he emphasized. On the contrary, criticism continues that he is pretending not to know about the controversy. These days, Chef Anh Sung-jae is undermining his own reputation through a series of EVNNE responses.
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