Han Ga-in apologizes for supplement controversy: "It was my own money, but I wasn't careful"

Clarification on exaggerated advertising allegations related to 'ingestible albumin'"NO to ads... Sorry for conveying information without verification"Actress Han Ga-in has revealed her stance on the controversy surrounding a nutritional supplement she introduced on her YouTube channel in 2024. /THE FACT DB[THE FACT | Reporter Moon Chae-young] Actress Han Ga-in has directly addressed the controversy surrounding a nutritional supplement she introduced on her YouTube channel.On the 28th, Han Ga-in posted a statement on the community tab of her YouTube channel, 'Free Woman Han Ga-in,' stating, "I am posting this to address the concerns I've seen regarding the albumin product recently introduced on YouTube and to provide accurate information."She continued, "This video is a 'purchased with my own money' content, introducing a product I personally bought and used without any compensation or sponsorship. As I previously informed you, I state that there is no falsehood regarding whether it was an advertisement."In particular, she stated, "'Free Woman Han Ga-in' channel's principle is to upload content with a 'paid advertisement included' tag so that viewers can clearly recognize it as an advertisement when paid advertising is involved."However, she bowed her head regarding the way the product was introduced. Han Ga-in reflected, "Regardless of whether it was an advertisement, it was not prudent to introduce a health-related product based solely on personal experience."She said, "I started buying and consuming this product regularly when my energy levels dropped after childbirth, and I recommended it to viewers because I felt my condition improved. I realized through this incident how cautious one must be when conveying information based on subjective experience without rigorous verification."Han Ga-in apologized again, saying, "I am truly sorry for causing confusion and concern due to my thoughtless judgment."Finally, she vowed, "In the future, even for products I have purchased and experienced myself, I will share them only after strictly verifying objective facts. I will listen to the valuable voices of my viewers and create content with even greater caution."This controversy began on the same day when the consumer advocacy YouTube channel 'Death Fox TV' raised suspicions of exaggerated advertising surrounding the 'ingestible albumin' product. The 'Death Fox TV' video, titled 'Revealing the Real Culprit,' included footage of Han Ga-in introducing the 'ingestible albumin' product on her YouTube channel in November 2024.Han Ga-in debuted in an Asiana Airlines advertisement in 2002. She appeared in dramas such as 'Yellow Handkerchief,' 'Love Actually,' and 'The Moon Embracing the Sun.' In 2005, she married actor Yeon Jung-hoon and started a family. Recently, she has been communicating with fans through her YouTube channel, 'Free Woman Han Ga-in.'mcy21@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]