"I am embarrassed for not being able to pay attention to my child's condition."
Ok-soon, a participant in the reality dating program 'I'm Solo' Season 28, bowed her head regarding the recent controversy over her parenting style. This is a candid confession about the criticism she received for forcing her daughter to study on her birthday, which made her cry.
On the 21st, Ok-soon opened up on her personal SNS, saying, "Since a video showing my child crying was released last week, my mind has been very complicated." She acknowledged that due to overlapping filming schedules and party preparations, she failed to carefully observe her child's condition, and she criticized herself, saying, "I am embarrassed for thinking I did well as a mom by throwing a party for my child."
◇ Why Did a Joyful Birthday Party Turn into a Sea of Tears?
This controversy began with a video released on the YouTube channel 'Village Chief Entertainment TV' on the 14th. Ok-soon prepared a party for her daughter's birthday with Young-ho from Season 28, but the cheerful atmosphere turned when Ok-soon mentioned homework and English assignments. The child's expression darkened rapidly, and she eventually burst into tears out of disappointment. Young-ho, who was nearby, expressed, "I would feel upset too," representing the child, but it was insufficient to soothe the already hurt child's feelings.
After the video was released, netizens pointed out, "They did not consider the child's feelings on her birthday," and "Inconsistent parenting attitude."
◇ "Every Moment is a Struggle While Raising Her Alone"
In response, Ok-soon shared the realistic difficulties she faces as a 'single mom.' She explained, "Since I have been raising my child alone since she was very young, I have had to handle both discipline and emotional care by myself," and added, "I always struggle with whether to be strict or to embrace her warmly." She stated that the behavior shown in the previous video was a result of such struggles.
Ok-soon expressed, "I want to be a good mom, but I realized again that reality is really difficult," and thanked those who offered her sharp advice. She also expressed gratitude to her child, who is growing up well even under a lacking mother, and to Young-ho, who respects her choices, promising, "I will become a mom who learns more in the future."
As voices of support continue for Ok-soon's apology, in which she acknowledged her shortcomings and approached the situation honestly, interest in the parenting and daily life of the participant under public scrutiny is expected to continue for the time being.
