"Not a Bullying Instigator": Ok-soon of 'I Am Solo' Season 31 Takes Strong Legal Action Against Leak of Couple Photos and Malicious Rumors

Ok-soon, a contestant from Season 31 of ENA and SBS Plus's dating reality show "I Am Solo," has clarified that the leak of her couple photos with Young-ho was her own mistake. She also announced strong legal action, stating that she is suffering from various malicious rumors, including allegations that she instigated bullying.

Through her social media on October 26, Ok-soon stated, "The photo circulating online was leaked due to my mistake." She added, "It was not posted to announce an imminent marriage or the resumption of our relationship, nor was it disclosed with any hidden intentions." She also explained that she had conveyed her apologies to Young-ho, the other person in the photos.

Earlier in the early hours of October 26, couple photos showing Ok-soon and Young-ho posing affectionately spread across online communities. A screen capture presumed to be their joint couple social media account was also released. In particular, because the posting date for a baseball stadium date from April was displayed as September, speculation grew heavier regarding their reconciliation.

During the live broadcast commemorating the end of Season 31 of "I Am Solo" on May 27, Ok-soon had previously announced that she and Young-ho had broken up. However, with the release of subsequent couple photos, public interest was rekindled regarding the timing of their breakup and whether they had gotten back together.

Along with her explanation regarding the photo leak, Ok-soon appealed that she has been suffering from months of false facts and malicious rumors to the extent that normal social life has become impossible. She stated, "I have been taking legal action regarding these matters, and a significant portion of the related cases are currently proceeding according to legal procedures."

In particular, Ok-soon pointed to the "bullying instigation rumor" as the issue she most clearly wants to correct. She emphasized, "There is no truth to the claim that I intentionally ostracized or isolated a specific individual on set," adding, "Please stop jumping to conclusions and portraying me with provocative terms as a 'bullying ringleader,' 'The Glory,' or a 'perpetrator' based solely on fragmentary edited appearances on the broadcast."

She also maintained a firm stance against rumors regarding her private life that have continued even after the end of the broadcast. Via Instagram Stories, Ok-soon addressed 15 false claims, including rumors concerning marriage, pregnancy, abortion, and miscarriage involving Young-ho, as well as plastic surgery and her past occupation. She warned, "These are the most frequent claims, and there will be no leniency."

She further added, "Moving forward, I will not show leniency or condone any acts of posting false information about me, or re-posting, distributing, and spreading previously circulated false information," and stated, "If necessary, I will hold people accountable through all available civil and criminal legal procedures."

Finally, Ok-soon pleaded, "While it may just be a brief piece of gossip or a talking point for some, for me, it is a matter concerning my life, livelihood, and relationships," adding, "I want to restore my shattered daily life, return to where I belong, and live with ordinary smiles just like before."

Reporter Kang Sun-ae

(SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kang Sun-ae)
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