After getting a wave of backlash from netizens, Kim Hyun Joong revealed why he unfollowed his fellow cast Song Ji Ah, a.k.a Freezia, on Instagram.
In an exclusive interview with Maeil Business Newspaper Star Today, the 27-year-old fitness model explained what truly happened after the Netflix reality dating show ended.
Moreover, he also cleared the rumors regarding cutting his connection with the beauty content creator.
Why did Kim Hyun Joong Unfollow Song Ji Ah on Instagram?
During the interview, he said that he and the 25-year-old Youtuber "remained good friends" and "kept in touch during the broadcast." In addition, he also pointed out that there is "no bad feelings" between him and Song Ji Ah.
As for the unfollowing issue, Kim Hyun Joong said that he had no clue regarding the controversy surrounding his fellow "Single's Inferno" co-star and explained that he unfollowed her because he had to refrain from detailing his "personal story" with her due to broadcasting regulations.
"People are focusing on our relationship too much. Ji-a wasn't originally following me, and I unfollowed her since I didn't want to share many stories regarding us." Seemingly, he has all the good words to describe the Youtuber turned reality star. "Even at this moment I'm talking, I'm cautious and difficult, but what I can tell you is that Jia, who I've been through, was a good friend, bright and really hard-living friend."
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Song Ji Ah Accused of Using fake Branded Items + Issues Handwritten Apology on Instagram
To recall, Song Ji Ah was embroiled in a controversy after netizens pointed out in various online communities that she uses fake branded items on Netflix's "Single's Inferno." The said luxury items were the Chanel crew neck knitted top that she wore in the earlier episodes and a pink Dior bandeau with the iconic oblique pattern.
Due to criticisms, the Youtuber issued an apology and confessed that the allegations are "partly true." Over Song Ji Ah's Instagram, she posted a handwritten note, apologizing to fans, viewers and brands regarding her action.
"I apologize to everyone who has been disappointed and hurt by my actions. ... There has been a controversy over clothes that I wore on social media and 'Single's Inferno.' And it is true that some of the items were knockoffs," she wrote.
Moreover, she added that as someone who "dreams of launching her own brand" in the future, this will be a lesson to her and expresses that she will take the issue seriously and reflect on herself. Lastly, she revealed that she has "deleted all the videos that contain fake luxury goods."
After the post spread like wildfire on social media, others noticed that Kim Hyun Joong unfollowed Song Ji Ah on Instagram and believed it was connected to her issue to which he denied.
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Written by Geca Wills
