"Shameless." Chaos erupts over "I Live Alone's" impromptu trip, followed immediately by a preview of "Kim Shin-young's planned trip" [Star Issue]

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'I Live Alone,' which recently faced controversy over alleged manipulation of its "impromptu trip" segment, has now announced it will showcase a "planned trip."

On the 2nd, the MBC program 'I Live Alone' (hereinafter 'I Live Alone') posted on its official account: "[Travel Tourist Recruitment] Date: Friday, September 4, 2026. Location: Anywhere you can watch TV. Participants: All people on Earth. Content: For those who wish to experience the quintessence of planned travel."

It further added, "Member Shin-young, a homebody, has left her house!! This trip will follow her unique routine. Departing this Friday at 11:10 PM. Do not miss it!!"

Alongside the announcement, 'I Live Alone' posted a photo featuring Kim Shin-young in the middle of the frame, confirming she is the protagonist of the planned trip.

In response, many netizens expressed anticipation, while others reacted with comments such as "Shameless. They deceived viewers and haven't even issued an apology," "A planned trip this time?" and "Please don't continue with the impromptu travel concept in the future."

'I Live Alone' drew attention by presenting another travel concept immediately after offering an ambiguous explanation regarding allegations that Jeon Hyun-moo's previously aired impromptu trip was staged.

In last month's episode of 'I Live Alone' featuring Jeon Hyun-moo, broadcast on the 14th, he was shown visiting Incheon International Airport without a predetermined destination and spontaneously purchasing a ticket to Almaty, Kazakhstan. Upon arrival, Jeon Hyun-moo rented a car and continued his journey.

However, following the broadcast, some raised claims that the trip, which required prior preparation, was presented as impromptu. Controversy arose particularly over the fact that an international driver's license issued in Korea is insufficient for driving in Kazakhstan, and that it would be practically difficult to decide on a day-of filming schedule involving numerous production crew members traveling abroad.

In response to these allegations, the production team clarified on the 25th of last month: "We did not receive any filming support or sponsorship related to this Kazakhstan trip." They also explained that regarding the rental car in question, Jeon Hyun-moo submitted the required international driver's license and passport at a local rental agency just before departure and rented the vehicle.

However, Almaty City promoted on its official website that filming was conducted under the support of tourism authorities. Doubts were also raised: even if Jeon Hyun-moo could secure his flight ticket on the day, how was it possible to simultaneously obtain tickets for a large production crew without prior preparation?

Ultimately, the production team issued a second statement on the 31st of last month. They stated: "We did not receive any financial sponsorship or production funding from the Almaty City Tourism Office. We confirm that administrative procedures necessary for local filming and on-site cooperation were obtained, allowing smooth execution." This statement contradicted the earlier claim by the production team that there was no 'filming support' or 'sponsorship.'

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