Solo Dating Show Contestant Suspected of Having Tic Disorder

Amidst allegations of tic disorder raised against Sunja, a contestant on ENA and SBS Plus's 'I Am Solo' Season 31, an acquaintance of hers has stepped forward to clarify the situation. A scene showing Sunja's facial spasms was captured in the show's preview, and the controversy escalated when the production team added the subtitle "displeased." Some viewers speculated this was a tic disorder and left malicious comments criticizing her appearance and demeanor.

A netizen claiming to be Sunja's acquaintance explained on an online community for office workers that the spasms were temporary and caused by overexertion and lack of sleep, not by a tic or health issue. They stated that Sunja participated in the filming after barely sleeping for a week prior and experienced extreme tension due to being exposed to dozens of cameras and an unfamiliar environment without prior broadcast experience. This led to her sensitive nerves causing facial tremors. It was reported that Sunja was in such a disoriented state that she only realized her condition towards the end of the filming.

After the broadcast, Sunja herself was shocked by what she saw on screen. She later underwent a detailed examination at a neurology clinic and received a diagnosis that it was a temporary reaction due to accumulated fatigue and tension, not an abnormality in brain nerves or a tic disorder. It is known that Sunja is currently focusing on recovering her condition, undergoing treatments such as traditional Korean medicine.

Upon learning of this explanation, online reactions were divided. Some expressed empathy, saying, "Anyone would react that way in such an environment," and pointed out, "It's excessive to make a judgment based on a brief scene." On the other hand, criticism was raised regarding the production team's decision to highlight the scene with subtitles, questioning, "Isn't this a lack of contestant protection?"

Sunja's acquaintance reiterated their plea for restraint from excessive speculation and criticism, emphasizing that it was merely a temporary phenomenon experienced by an ordinary person with no broadcast experience. 'I Am Solo' airs every Wednesday afternoon.