Kwang-soo from the 26th season found himself embroiled in controversy over badmouthing the cast of 'I Am Solo' and issued an apology, stating that the story about his '40-day relationship' with Hyun-sook from the 26th season is a fabricated rumor.
On the 29th, he posted a brief clarification in the comments section of a lengthy post Hyun-sook made on social media.
Hyun-sook from the 26th season wrote, "Conversations with Kwang-soo outside of the solo country became much more difficult than inside, and after knowing each other for about a week, it naturally came to an end," indicating that they became a final couple but did not develop a deep relationship.
In response, Kwang-soo stated, "I never mentioned that I dated (Hyun-sook) for 40 days. It is a rumor fabricated from fake posts in other communities," and added, "I sincerely apologize again for mentioning the motivation on YouTube."
He continued, "I'm sorry, Hyun-sook. I sincerely congratulate you on meeting Young-sik," and emphasized, "Please understand that I never mentioned that we dated for 40 days. At that time, I was leaving Iraq, so I didn't even meet her for a week, and we only met for a meal about twice."
Previously, Kwang-soo appeared on a YouTube channel released on the 24th, where he was nicknamed 'The Prince of Apgujeong' and shared behind-the-scenes stories from the filming of 'I Am Solo.'
During this process, he commented on fellow cast members, saying, "Many of this season's participants were raised pampered at home. For example, Young-soo was raised at home and became a professor. Sun-ja is needless to say, and Young-sook is just a kid raised at home. Young-ja is the same; she was raised more by her sister than her mother," and added, "Hyun-sook and Jeong-sook had to study hard to become lawyers because their families were not well off. The one who is really struggling here is Young-ho. Young-ho claims to save 70% of his salary, but honestly, that doesn't make sense. A public servant's salary is predictable. I was shocked. Sang-cheol has no thoughts at all. Women just flock to him even if he stays still."
Additionally, before the final episode aired, he caused controversy by spoiling that he was the main character of the final couple with Hyun-sook, which led to rumors spreading online that "Kwang-soo dated Hyun-sook for 40 days."
<Below is the full text of Kwang-soo from the 26th season>
I am officially posting this and leaving a comment. I have never mentioned that I dated for 40 days. It is a rumor fabricated from fake posts in other communities. Rosho also stated that he never mentioned it on his broadcast, and I have uploaded a video about it. I sincerely apologize again for mentioning the motivation on YouTube. I'm sorry, Hyun-sook. I sincerely congratulate you on meeting Young-sik. Please understand that I never mentioned that we dated for 40 days. At that time, I was leaving Iraq, so I didn't even meet her for a week, and we only met for a meal about twice.
