Broadcaster Ahn Hyun-mo apologized and shared her feelings after her post following the Jeju Air plane disaster became controversial.

On the 1st, Ahn Hyun-mo wrote on her SNS story, “I was lacking in trying to convey my sorrow,” and “There is no way to suppress my grief. I offer my sincere condolences to the bereaved families who must have suffered greatly from this incident. I hope the souls of the deceased rest in peace.”

Earlier, on the 30th, Ahn Hyun-mo posted on her SNS account story a photo of the airport along with the message, “I got on a plane on Friday, Saturday, and today for the past several days, but everything about flying and getting on a plane was luck. Everything was something to be thankful for. The more I think about it, the more I realize that even breathing in and out can be heartbreaking.”

It seems that Ahn Hyun-mo, who often travels for business, wrote a post expressing his sorrow over the disaster and the gratitude he feels for everyday life, but netizens had conflicting opinions about the word “luck” he mentioned. Some argued, saying, “It’s an inappropriate expression for the bereaved family to hear” and others said, “It’s an extremely personal opinion about my situation.” As the controversy grew, Ahn Hyun-mo deleted the story and restricted the comment function on social media.

Meanwhile, on the morning of the 29th, a Jeju Air passenger plane from Bangkok, Thailand crashed and exploded at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province. At the time, 179 South Korean nationals and 2 Thai nationals were on board the plane, for a total of 181 people. 179 people died, excluding the two who were rescued.

Photo=Ahn Hyun-mo SNS
Reporter Lee Seul-bi, Donga.com misty82@donga.com