Park Ji-yoon shares her strategy for dealing with malicious online comments
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Broadcaster Park Ji-yoon shared her strategy for dealing with malicious online comments.
- She advised ignoring and quickly forgetting negative comments as the best approach.
- Park Ji-yoon emphasized that trying to explain oneself to everyone is impossible and suggested finding peace by believing 'heaven and I know.'
Broadcaster Park Ji-yoon revealed her personal methods for coping with malicious online comments, acknowledging that she still finds them difficult to adapt to. Speaking on the tvN STORY program 'What Will You Leave Behind?', she shared her perspective on navigating the often harsh landscape of online criticism.
Park Ji-yoon suggested that the most effective way to handle negative feedback is to simply not dwell on it. She recommended forgetting comments quickly and, if possible, avoiding reading them altogether. Initially, she admitted to reading every comment out of curiosity, but this eventually led to an obsessive habit. She has since developed a personal coping mechanism.
"I tell myself, 'Heaven knows and I know,'" Park Ji-yoon explained, finding solace in the idea that she doesn't need to justify herself to everyone. She believes that when rumors or misunderstandings arise, it's impossible to meet and clarify with every single person. Accepting this, and telling herself that her own conscience is clear, helps to lighten her emotional burden. Fellow guest Kim Dae-ho expressed empathy, agreeing that while ignoring is best, it's still hard not to be affected by hurtful remarks.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.