Actress Goo Hye Sun has once again found herself facing accusations of dishonesty after sharing how she supposedly overcame the food allergies that once forced her to abandon a K-Drama.
Goo Hye Sun's recent appearance on MBN's Kim Joo Ha's Day & Night has sparked controversy, with many netizens criticizing her account of experiencing anaphylaxis and subsequently 'overcoming' it by deliberately exposing herself to a suspected allergen.
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- On July 18, Goo Hye Sun appeared as a guest on MBN's Kim Joo Ha's Day & Night, where she revisited the serious health crisis that led to her sudden departure from the 2017 series You Are Too Much. At the time, the actress reportedly experienced dizziness and intermittent difficulty breathing while filming.
- Goo Hye Sun explained that she believed the reaction had been caused by food, stating that she began reacting to most foods and experienced similar episodes approximately twice.
- However, her account of what happened afterward drew considerably more attention. Goo Hye Sun said the experience changed her attitude toward life, and she decided she wanted to eat marinated crab again. She reportedly obtained prescribed allergy medication and prepared an injection before taking the risk.
- Goo Hye Sun's story has prompted fierce debate online, with several viewers with severe allergies arguing that her description could cause dangerous misunderstandings about the difference between a food allergy and anaphylaxis.
- Netizens have expressed concern that Goo Hye Sun's apparent experiment could lead to misconceptions among the public, particularly those who may be unaware of the severity of anaphylaxis.
- Goo Hye Sun's reputation has been scrutinized in the past due to allegations of dishonesty. Her recent storytime has reignited concerns about her credibility and trustworthiness as a public figure.
