Influencer Choi Hye-sun, who became known through ‘Solo Hell 3’, shared a video of the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster and was criticized for it, and has ended up apologizing.

On the 31st, Choi Hye-sun caused controversy by sharing a video of the accident on her SNS along with the message, “May the deceased rest in peace.”. Critics continued to point out that she showed no consideration for the bereaved families.

In response, Choi Hye-sun eventually deleted the post and apologized, saying, “I was really short-sighted. I sincerely apologize to everyone who was hurt.”.

On the morning of the 29th, a Jeju Air passenger plane departing from Bangkok, Thailand crashed and exploded at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province. A total of 181 people, 179 South Koreans and 2 Thais, were on board the plane, and 179 died, excluding the two who were rescued. The government designated a national mourning period from today to January 4, 2025 in relation to the Jeju Air accident.

Meanwhile, Choi Hye-sun has been active in various entertainment programs such as ‘Solo Hell 3’, ‘Blood Game’.

Photo=Choi Hye-sun SNS
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