I Am SOLO's Young-ja Refuses to Take Sides Despite Being Sunja's Protector

'I Am SOLO' Young-ja is a 'protector of Sunja' but does not want to divide sides.

Young-ja from the 31st season of 'I Am SOLO' expressed her intention to maintain a neutral stance without being swept up by surrounding views regarding the 'Sunja exclusion' controversy that arose during broadcasting.

On the 28th, Young-ja posted on her account, stating, "Currently, I am in a position where I am not leaning toward any side in any relationship. I do not want to create uncomfortable relationships with anyone. In a situation where I have not personally had a conflict, suffered, or been hurt, I feel that being asked to stand on a specific person's side feels like another way of dividing sides. I simply want to be someone who is always a source of strength to others."

Young-ja expressed this position because there are rumors of conflict among the female members of the 31st season of 'I Am SOLO.' During the broadcast, a so-called 'exclusion controversy' was raised when three female participants made remarks that alienated Sunja. At the time, Young-ja showed a side of comforting and looking after the struggling Sunja, earning the nickname 'Sunja's Protector' from viewers.

However, noise occurred during the live broadcast and after-party held after the program ended. During a live broadcast held on the 27th on the channel 'Chonjang Entertainment TV,' Gyeong Su and Sunja, who became the final couple and are currently in a relationship, attended, but the two were not seen at the subsequent after-party.

In contrast, Young-ja, who had defended Sunja, attended the after-party. As her appearance was revealed through the account of 31st season Sang Cheol, critical views poured in from netizens. Some pointed out that Young-ja's actions were inconsistent, and it appears that Young-ja expressed her convictions in response to this.