[Sportschosun Reporter Jung An-ji] Broadcaster Ahn Sun-young opened up about losing both her money and a personal relationship after investing a large sum in an acquaintance's restaurant business in the past.
On the 1st, a video titled "Why Being Alone Makes You Happier as You Get Older | Managing Your Social Connections Is Meaningless" was uploaded to the YouTube channel 'Ahn Sun-young's Double Life.'
Ahn Sun-young said, "I knew absolutely nothing about the restaurant business, but it just looked so impressive. So, without knowing what I was doing, I invested a fairly large sum in an acquaintance who ran a restaurant." She continued, "I think I wanted to show myself as a wonderful senior in life who could guide the way, saying, 'Let's grow this well and turn it into a brand.'"
However, the situation gradually became more difficult. Recalling that time, Ahn Sun-young said, "I felt that things were starting to take a turn for the worse. They said, 'We're importing food ingredients from overseas, but we're a little short on money. We need about 80 million won,' and deep down, I knew." She added, "Part of me was thinking, 'Something feels off. This isn't going to work. I need to say no.'"
Yet she could not bring herself to refuse. "I hated the idea of becoming a petty person more than anything," she said, revealing that she ultimately lent the money.
As a result, Ahn Sun-young said, "After lending the money, I lost both the money and the person. I went through such a painful period that I couldn't sleep at night."
Ahn Sun-young said, "If I could go back to my 40s, I think I would have asked detailed questions instead of trying to be a loyal friend who looked impressive for a moment." She added, "If I had clearly refused when it felt wrong and spent the money I lost on my education, something would have remained."
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