Park Ha-sun Opens Up About Losing Her Late Brother: “I Was Confused, But Grateful to the Paramedics”

During the March 24 episode of MBC’s crime commentary show Hidden Eye, actress Park Ha-sun made a rare and touching revelation about a painful chapter in her life — the death of her younger brother.

As the cast, including MC Kim Sung-joo, Kim Dong-hyun, Soyou, and Park Ha-sun, discussed crimes against first responders in the “Live Issue” segment, Park suddenly opened up. “There was a time when I was extremely confused after my brother passed away,” she said quietly. “But the paramedics came and handled everything so respectfully. I’m still grateful.”

Her words struck a chord with viewers and castmates alike. Kim Sung-joo responded with frustration over recent violent attacks on paramedics: “They’re there to help us… how could anyone act like that toward them?”

The episode highlighted shocking real-life incidents where paramedics were assaulted during emergencies — including a man who kicked inside an ambulance and a woman who violently hit a responder with her shoe. “People with a sense of duty shouldn’t have to fear for their safety,” Kim added with a heavy sigh.

Later in the show’s “Three-Cut Crime Scene” segment, the cast reacted to a couple being ambushed by a robber in broad daylight, a reckless driver speeding down the road missing a key part of the car, and a viral incident dubbed the “Cereal Challenge,” where a man threw milk and cereal all over himself inside a supermarket. Soyou, exasperated by the antics, quipped, “This is just a waste of time,” while Kim Dong-hyun snapped, “This guy needs to get beat down.”

But it was Park Ha-sun’s quiet reflection that stayed with viewers.

Few know that Park lost her younger brother in 2019. He had a developmental disability and passed away from acute myocardial infarction. Park, who is known for her grounded and sincere persona, rarely talks about the tragedy. Her mention on Hidden Eye marked one of the few times she publicly acknowledged her grief — and her gratitude toward those who helped in the darkest moment.

This raw honesty reminded audiences that behind the entertainment industry’s polished image are real people with deep personal pain — and that respect, both for the grieving and for the ones who support them, should never be forgotten.