Actress Son Tae-young, 46, has shared her feelings after facing online criticism for saying she raised her two children in the United States without a housekeeper.
Son posted several photos with acquaintances on social media Tuesday, writing, "People who know me tend to hold their tongues, while those who don't know me have the most to say. I've decided to place greater importance on people who know me."
Sharing a photo of flowers she received from an acquaintance, she added, "A friend gave me beautiful peonies this morning. I understand the thought behind the gift, so I'm simply grateful. I'm doing just fine. Let's go out and have some fun."
In a video posted on YouTube on Oct. 25, Son said she had taken care of all household chores, including cleaning and laundry, cooking and taking her children to and from school, on her own during the six years she lived in New Jersey without ever hiring a housekeeper.
After the video was released, some online users criticized Son, saying she had portrayed routine household chores and childcare, which many homemakers handle, as an exceptional burden. Her latest comments appear to be an indirect response to the criticism.
Son married actor Kwon Sang-woo in 2008, and they have a son and a daughter. She currently lives in New Jersey to support her children's education.
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