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Ahn Jung-hwan Says He Feels Drained After Being Criticized Despite Donating 500 Million Won

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

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  • Ahn Jung-hwan said he felt discouraged after criticism followed his donation of 500 million won in YouTube earnings.
  • He described the achievement as especially meaningful because his production team struggled to receive regular pay and began working in a basement office costing 400,000 won a month.
  • Ahn said he planned to take time to recharge.

Former South Korea national team footballer and television personality Ahn Jung-hwan said he felt deflated after facing criticism despite donating 500 million won in accumulated YouTube earnings.

The disappointment was particularly strong because the project had started with production staff who could not even receive their salaries properly and worked from a basement office rented for 400,000 won a month.

In a video released on his YouTube channel Ahn Jung-hwan 19 on June 7, Ahn spoke about the criticism and said he felt drained. He also announced that he would take time to recharge.

I feel drained and have no energy.

· Ahn Jung-hwanAhn described his feelings after being criticized despite making the donation.
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