Son Tae Young has shared the personal motivations behind her family’s relocation to the United States. Appearing on the YouTube channel 'Study King Jjin Genius Hong Jin Kyung' on January 8, Son Tae Young and her husband, Kwon Sang Woo, discussed their daily lives abroad and the circumstances that led to their departure from Korea. During the interview, Kwon Sang Woo explained that the move was primarily driven by a desire to raise their children in a natural environment, noting that Son Tae Young's older sister already resides in the U.S. and provides significant support for the family.
Son Tae Young also addressed her personal feelings regarding her career and public life in Korea. She reflected on a past incident during the 2018 Melon Music Awards (MMA), where her son, Luke, was seen sitting in the artist section. She explained that she was simply following the guidance of a staff member who suggested the children wait in vacant seats while she prepared for her segment on stage. Son Tae Young shared that the intense public scrutiny following that event made her feel that she did not fit into the domestic entertainment industry, which ultimately accelerated her decision to move. Kwon Sang Woo added that he is pleased to see his wife's true personality being recognized through their recent social media activities, which he believes helps clear up long-standing misunderstandings.
However, some observers have noted significant inconsistencies between these recent explanations and the facts reported at the time of the incident. Critics point out that while Son Tae Young claimed the children were there to see her on stage, fan-captured footage showed them watching various idol performances only to leave the area under staff guidance before her actual awarding segment began. Furthermore, 2018 statements from organizers suggested that the seating had been arranged at the request of Son Tae Young's team, and some netizens have questioned the timeline of the move, noting that the family appeared to have secured a residence overseas prior to the controversy. As the video continues to circulate, the public remains divided, with many arguing that the issue lies not only in the original act of privilege but in the repeated use of what they perceive as deceptive explanations to reframe a controversial past.
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