Hong Jin-kyung recalls Jeong Seon-hee's struggles with public criticism after personal tragedies

South Korean entertainer Hong Jin-kyung has spoken candidly about the profound pain and public scrutiny endured by her close friend, comedian Jeong Seon-hee. In a recent YouTube video titled 'Hong Jin-kyung's Recent Feelings Confided to Her 30-Year Close Friend (+Jeong Seon-hee),' Hong Jin-kyung reflected on the difficult period Jeong Seon-hee faced.

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She went through such a big pain, but strangely, people attacked her for experiencing pain.

Hong Jin-kyung expressed her distress over how people attacked Jeong Seon-hee, who had already suffered immense personal tragedy. "It's not like she did anything wrong, but she was attacked with malicious comments," Hong Jin-kyung said, describing how Jeong Seon-hee retreated from public life. "It was like a snail going into its shell. I couldn't pull her out, no matter what I did."

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She didn't do anything to be criticized, but her life suddenly collapsed, and on top of that, she received unknown criticism.

The public backlash against Jeong Seon-hee intensified following the deaths of actor Ahn Jae-hwan in 2008 and actress Choi Jin-sil shortly after. As Ahn Jae-hwan's wife and a colleague of Choi Jin-sil, Jeong Seon-hee became the target of baseless rumors and severe criticism. Some netizens falsely accused her of delaying the missing person report for Ahn Jae-hwan and of being involved in his financial issues, attempting to blame her for his death.

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It was like a snail going into its shell. I couldn't pull her out, no matter what I did.

Jeong Seon-hee responded to Hong Jin-kyung's recollection by acknowledging the support she received. "Even so, you came to try and pull me out frequently," she said, indicating that Hong Jin-kyung's efforts to help her through the ordeal were significant. The conversation highlights the deep bond between the two entertainers and the lasting impact of public cyberbullying.

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Even so, you came to try and pull me out frequently.