After news emerged that former announcer Park Shin-young, who killed a motorcycle delivery worker in a traffic accident five years ago, is active on TikTok, she issued a statement addressing the attention and criticism directed at her.
On the 10th, Park wrote on her social media (SNS), "I have become much stronger and more resilient, to the point where I can now speak up for myself."
She continued, "No matter what anyone says, I am doing my best to live a life of which I am not ashamed," adding, "I will work even harder so that I can show you only positive things from now on."
She further stated, "I have endured difficult times until now, and even if it is just because I feel wronged, I will not crumble easily, so please do not worry. I am grateful to those who expressed concern for me, said they missed me, or welcomed my return."
Park's statement came after recent reports revealed that she has been active on TikTok.
She is currently operating a TikTok account under the name "Anna." The account profile lists her as "Announcer Park Shin-young," and she has approximately 80,000 followers. In the videos made public, Park showcased various outfits, including scenes of her applying makeup and dancing.
Park, a graduate of the Department of Economics at New York University, began her broadcasting career in 2014 as an announcer for MBC Sports Plus, later transitioning to freelance work. However, in 2021, she was involved in an accident in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, where her vehicle collided with a motorcycle while she was driving. A delivery worker in his 50s died at the scene as a result of the accident.
At the time, it was determined that Park had entered the intersection on a yellow light and was traveling at 102 km/h on a road with a speed limit of 40 km/h. The motorcycle rider was also found to have entered the intersection on a red light.
Following the accident, Park acknowledged her fault in a handwritten apology letter, stating that she had increased her speed to pass through the yellow light quickly.
She apologized, saying, "I will gladly accept any criticism and punishment from now on and live my life in atonement for the rest of my days." She also revealed that she had visited the bereaved family directly to apologize.
Subsequently, Park was sentenced to a fine of 15 million won on charges of violating the Special Act on Traffic Accident Handling, and she suspended her broadcasting activities.
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