Comedian Ahn Sang-tae Returns to the Spotlight with New Film Project After Noise Controversy
Comedian Ahn Sang-tae Returns to the Spotlight with New Film Project After Noise Controversy
Comedian Ahn Sang-tae, who had stepped back from the public eye following a noise complaint controversy, is now venturing into film production.

Ahn appeared on the MBN show 'Special World' on the 9th, marking his return to the spotlight. Known for his beloved character 'An Eo-bung' on the comedy show 'Gag Concert,' Ahn had disappeared from the public scene after a noise dispute in 2021.

After four years, Ahn has re-emerged, sharing, "I've been living here for four years. I moved early due to the noise controversy back then. It was chaotic. I felt like a criminal, unable to leave my house."
Comedian Ahn Sang-tae Returns to the Spotlight with New Film Project After Noise Controversy
Comedian Ahn Sang-tae Returns to the Spotlight with New Film Project After Noise Controversy
Comedian Ahn Sang-tae Returns to the Spotlight with New Film Project After Noise Controversy
Comedian Ahn Sang-tae Returns to the Spotlight with New Film Project After Noise Controversy
Comedian Ahn Sang-tae Returns to the Spotlight with New Film Project After Noise Controversy
Comedian Ahn Sang-tae Returns to the Spotlight with New Film Project After Noise Controversy
Comedian Ahn Sang-tae Returns to the Spotlight with New Film Project After Noise Controversy
Comedian Ahn Sang-tae Returns to the Spotlight with New Film Project After Noise Controversy
Comedian Ahn Sang-tae Returns to the Spotlight with New Film Project After Noise Controversy
Comedian Ahn Sang-tae Returns to the Spotlight with New Film Project After Noise Controversy
Comedian Ahn Sang-tae Returns to the Spotlight with New Film Project After Noise Controversy
Comedian Ahn Sang-tae Returns to the Spotlight with New Film Project After Noise Controversy
Comedian Ahn Sang-tae Returns to the Spotlight with New Film Project After Noise Controversy
Comedian Ahn Sang-tae Returns to the Spotlight with New Film Project After Noise Controversy
Comedian Ahn Sang-tae Returns to the Spotlight with New Film Project After Noise Controversy
Comedian Ahn Sang-tae Returns to the Spotlight with New Film Project After Noise Controversy
Comedian Ahn Sang-tae Returns to the Spotlight with New Film Project After Noise Controversy
Comedian Ahn Sang-tae Returns to the Spotlight with New Film Project After Noise Controversy
Ahn explained, "It seemed like the downstairs neighbor's claims were true. However, the neighbors from my previous residence wrote statements saying such issues never occurred." He further clarified, "In court, I asked why they wrote the post, and they said it was due to stress from raising children."

Reflecting on the ordeal, Ahn said, "I felt like a criminal. Even though I wasn't guilty, the media coverage made it hard to even go out for a meal." He also shared the impact on his family, "There were cruel comments about my daughter. Some suggested cutting off a part of her body. It was painful, but thankfully, she was too young to understand. If she were older, she might have felt like a criminal too."

Ahn left the public comedy stage due to creative exhaustion, stating, "I played various characters, from reporters to women, fools, and even dogs. I ran out of ideas and felt stressed. I made people laugh a lot, but often the next time wasn't as funny. When I was doing well with a character, I didn't realize it. When I felt like I was falling, it was overwhelming. I couldn't overcome the intense pressure, so I quit as if I was running away."

Now, Ahn is exploring new avenues, including musical theater and film production. He shared, "I'm making films and directing. Over eight years, combining short films, I've been working on this for about six years." Despite modest earnings, "The annual income is about 320,000 won," he chuckled, adding, "Even if not many people watch, when they resonate with the story I've imagined and discuss it with me, it makes me happy. That's why I do it."

Reported by Kim Ji-won, TenAsia bella@tenasia.co.kr