On March 5, the YouTube channel “특종세상 – 그때 그 사람” released a video titled “‘I was the introverted eldest son of a traditional family…’ Comedian Ahn Sang-tae reveals why he disappeared during his career.” In the video, the comedian shared the difficult circumstances that led him to step away from the spotlight.

Ahn Sang-tae debuted in 2004 and quickly became a familiar face to the Korean public through his appearances on the comedy show Gag Concert, where he gained widespread popularity with the character “Aneobeong.” Despite his success and recognition nationwide, he eventually vanished from television, leaving many viewers wondering what had happened.

In the video, Ahn Sang-tae was seen at home reminding his daughter to wear slippers, showing how sensitive he has become about potential noise issues between floors. He explained that the concern stems from a past controversy involving accusations of floor noise in his previous apartment. “I moved here four years ago because of the floor noise controversy. Back then, I felt like a criminal to the point that I couldn’t even leave the house,” he said.

According to Ahn Sang-tae, the controversy began after someone reported him for causing excessive floor noise. However, he claimed the accusation was manipulated and did not reflect reality. He recalled that neighbors from both the floor directly below and the floor beneath that even wrote statements saying they had never experienced noise problems from his household.

Ahn Sang-tae floor noise controversy

Ahn Sang-tae also revealed that he eventually encountered the person who filed the report in court. The individual reportedly admitted that the claim had been written due to stress from raising a child. Despite this explanation, the issue had already spread widely through media coverage and public discussion. “Even though I wasn’t guilty, once it appeared in the media, I felt like I couldn’t even go out to eat,” he shared.

The backlash also extended to his family. Ahn Sang-tae said malicious comments online targeted his young daughter, including disturbing remarks wishing harm upon her. “People wrote cruel comments about my daughter. Some even said her body should be cut. Thankfully she was still very young. If she had been older, she might have thought she was guilty too,” he said, expressing his sadness over the situation.

Despite the painful experience, Ahn Sang-tae is continuing to pursue his passion in a different way. The comedian revealed that he is currently focusing on producing films independently. He handles nearly every part of the process himself, including writing the script, lighting, editing, props, and even acting. However, the financial rewards have been modest.

Ahn Sang-tae disclosed that one of his films earned only about 320,000 KRW in a year, highlighting the challenges of independent filmmaking. Still, he said the emotional fulfillment keeps him motivated. “Not many people watch them, but when someone understands the story I imagined and talks about it, it makes me happy. I think that feeling is why I keep doing it,” he said.

Through his candid revelation, Ahn Sang-tae shed light on the personal toll of public controversies and the lasting impact they can have on celebrities and their families.

Sources: Daum | 스포츠한국