EXID's Hani Faces Backlash Over Emotional TV Appearance Amid Fiancé's Ongoing Investigation
EXID member and actress Hani (Ahn Hee-yeon) has opened up about her feelings 10 months after announcing her postponed wedding, but the public's reaction remains cold. Criticism has arisen, pointing out that her emotional appeal seems misplaced given the ongoing investigation involving her fiancé's hospital.
On the October 7th episode of MBN's 'Oh Eun-young Stay,' Hani participated as a guest with the keyword 'sensitivity.' The show offers a retreat for individuals who haven't had the chance to heal from unexpected life pains, providing comfort and solutions over a two-day temple stay.
EXID's Hani Faces Backlash Over Emotional TV Appearance Amid Fiancé's Ongoing Investigation
Hani confessed to being overly sensitive, stating, "It's really tough to be so aware of others, but in the entertainment industry, it's unavoidable. I want to live without worrying about others' opinions." She added, "Recently, I've realized that life doesn't always go as planned."
The episode featured headlines like 'Hani, When Will the Wedding Happen?' and 'Hani's Indefinite Wedding Delay with Yang Jae-woong,' referencing the medical malpractice incident at her fiancé's hospital last July, which led to their wedding being postponed indefinitely.
EXID's Hani Faces Backlash Over Emotional TV Appearance Amid Fiancé's Ongoing Investigation
A month before the incident became public, Hani had shared a handwritten letter and a photo in a bridal veil, announcing her September wedding. However, backlash ensued when it was revealed that her announcement came shortly after the patient's death, leading to her withdrawal from scheduled TV appearances.
After halting her activities, Hani returned to the spotlight in March on KBS2's 'Immortal Songs' with her EXID bandmates. Meanwhile, Yang Jae-woong remains under investigation, necessitating caution in Hani's public statements.
EXID's Hani Faces Backlash Over Emotional TV Appearance Amid Fiancé's Ongoing Investigation
Hani expressed, "The realization that I can't control everything in my life was overwhelming. I've let go of the need to control my life." In the preview for the next episode, she admitted, "I've felt a lot of depression for the first time. It's burdensome. I want to escape," and shared that she's been advised against taking a difficult path.
Choosing a challenging path was Hani's decision, yet she tearfully claimed she had no choice, which failed to resonate with viewers. Post-broadcast, viewers criticized, "If she's so sensitive, she wouldn't say such things on TV," "She should accept public reactions to her wedding," and "How can she claim to be overly sensitive when there's a victim involved?" Some even expressed disdain, stating, "I don't want to see her selling her story on TV while the investigation is ongoing."
EXID's Hani Faces Backlash Over Emotional TV Appearance Amid Fiancé's Ongoing Investigation
Hani's TV appearance seemed to do more harm than good. The consensus is that she should have expressed remorse for the controversy rather than focusing solely on her own pain. It's time for her to realize that emotional appeals may not sway public opinion.
