'I Live Alone' Manipulation Controversy, Backlash Persists Despite Explanation.. "Jeon Hyun-moo Received Support from Tourism Bureau," Kazakhstan Government Launches Massive Promotion [Star Issue]

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Contrary to the explanation provided by the production team of MBC's 'I Live Alone' (hereinafter 'I Live Alone'), it has emerged that broadcaster Jeon Hyun-moo's impromptu trip was widely promoted as having received support from the Almaty City Tourism Bureau, sparking controversy.

On the 21st (local time), the Kazakhstan government announced via its official website that "Almaty appeared in the latest episode of MBC, a popular Korean public broadcasting program titled 'I Live Alone'."

Notably, the Kazakh side firmly stated regarding this broadcast segment that it was conducted with support from the Almaty City Tourism Bureau and the 'Almaty Tourism Bureau (responsible for tourism, promotion, and marketing in Almaty)', while also promoting that "this episode featuring travel in Kazakhstan aired on August 14 (Korean time)." Additionally, they jointly released photos confirming Jeon Hyun-moo's filming alongside the production team of 'I Live Alone'.

Furthermore, they highlighted the promotional impact by stating: "Jeon Hyun-moo, the main protagonist of the broadcast and a renowned Korean broadcaster, personally experienced Almaty's major attractions and cultural charms, vividly conveying them to viewers across Korea." This content was also published in Aikyn, a leading daily newspaper in Kazakhstan.

Meanwhile, on the 25th, the production team of 'I Live Alone' addressed allegations of manipulation regarding Jeon Hyun-moo's "impromptu trip to Almaty," stating: "There is no fact that we received filming support or donations related to this Kazakhstan trip."

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