JTBC employee: "The air conditioner works well, it's even cold"... Lee Na-yeon says "It's hot," making a rash remark that became a target of mockery [Star Issue]

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Sports announcer Lee Na-yeon mentioned JTBC's financial difficulties by saying, "The air conditioner isn't working," but JTBC employees refuted this as untrue.

According to StarNews' investigation on the 23rd, multiple sources in the broadcasting industry confirmed that rumors of non-operational air conditioners at the JTBC building were false. Regardless of the broadcaster's financial struggles, there are no significant issues with working conditions for employees, including the operation of air conditioners, inside the JTBC building.

Among the comments on YouTube channel 'First, Lee Na-yeon,' a netizen believed to be a JTBC employee posted a correction of the misunderstanding. The netizen wrote, "It's true that the company is in trouble, but employees are struggling hard at their respective desks. Because of her remarks, mocking articles have even been published, which made me watch the video. It seems too rash to publicly say things like 'The company is so poor they can't even turn on the air conditioner.'"

They also added, "For your reference, the air conditioners are working well and it's actually cold. Almost no one connects being hot at other places with the company's financial troubles."

Recently, a video titled "I'm Still Not Unemployed. JTBC Commute Vlog, Jennie-style Restaurant Tour, A Day in the Life of a 30-something Office Worker Doing DIY" was posted on the YouTube channel 'First, Lee Na-yeon.'

Lee Na-yeon showed scenes of preparing for broadcasting as a sports announcer and even shared a video conference Chinese class at the JTBC building. During this, she said, "Should I really say this? Is it because the company is in trouble that the air conditioner isn't working? It's so hot." She then added, "I won't get fired for saying this, right?" drawing attention.

Lee Na-yeon also stated, "Honestly, I don't know how long I can keep showing this. This place is like my heart's hometown. Although nothing has been decided yet, if anything becomes confirmed, I will let you know first. Until then, I'll do my best in my assigned role! I will take full responsibility and continue to run the program well until the end."

Meanwhile, on the 12th of last month, JTBC fell into a state of default after failing to repay its 20.6 billion won liquidity loan upon maturity. Affiliated companies including Jungang Holdings, Contentri Jungang, Jungang P&I, and Megabox Jungang have sequentially filed for reorganization procedures.

Reports emerged that all variety programs except 'Please Take Care of the Refrigerator' and 'Love War' would halt filming, but JTBC drew a line by stating it was "unfounded" and clarified that "no programs are scheduled to stop recording."

Among these, 'Divorce Reflection Camp' announced it decided to take a break on the 23rd due to production schedule issues. Accordingly, the first appearance of new lyric investigator actor Lee Dong-geon, who took over from actor Jin Taehyun, is expected to be revealed in the broadcast on the 30th.

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