‘I Live Alone’ Faces Safety Concerns Over Koo Sung-hwan’s Bungee Jumping Segment; Complaint Filed with Ministry of Employment and Labor [Star Issue]

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A complaint was filed with the Ministry of Employment and Labor regarding safety negligence at the bungee jumping filming site for actor Koo Sung-hwan on ‘I Live Alone.’

On the 19th, a post appeared on the online community OnLINE stating that an industrial safety complaint had been submitted through the National Petition System requesting a thorough investigation into whether safety measures were properly implemented at the bungee jumping filming site for MBC’s variety show ‘I Live Alone’ (hereinafter referred to as ‘I Live Alone’).

The author emphasized the need to verify whether appropriate fall prevention measures were taken for the on-site staff assisting Koo Sung-hwan during the bungee jump. Specifically, they demanded an investigation into the precise employment relationships between the filming location and facility operator, and the on-site staff, as well as whether the employer’s safety obligations stipulated under the Occupational Safety and Health Act were properly upheld.

According to the disclosed information, the complaint was reportedly assigned to the Industrial Accident Prevention Supervision Division of the Gangwon District Office under the Central Regional Employment and Labor Office of the Ministry of Employment and Labor. However, it has not yet been confirmed whether the relevant institutional investors have actually initiated an investigation.

In the episode aired on the 16th, ‘I Live Alone’ featured Koo Sung-hwan attempting a bungee jump with an acquaintance. Although Koo Sung-hwan overcame his fear and successfully completed the challenge, some viewers expressed concerns about the on-site safety system after the broadcast.

The issue at hand was the behavior of an on-site staff member immediately after Koo Sung-hwan jumped. Footage captured the staff member moving to the front of the platform, touching the structure, and looking down. Viewers pointed out that since work is being conducted at a high altitude, both visitors and on-site staff require rigorous safety equipment and fall prevention measures.

‘I Live Alone’ had previously been embroiled in ‘broadcast manipulation suspicions’ during Jeon Hyun-moo’s impromptu trip to Kazakhstan episode in August. Recently, the show’s credibility has taken further hits amid allegations that a pre-written script was shared between cast members and production staff during the filming permit process. At the time, the production team explained that it was “guide material prepared for submitting a filming permit document to Incheon International Airport Corporation,” but the controversy did not easily subside.

With safety issues now being raised regarding this bungee jumping shoot, ‘I Live Alone’ appears set to face repeated demands for explanation.

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