'I Live Alone' side: "Jeon Hyun-moo travel manipulation NO"..Reached even the Embassy of Kazakhstan [Star Issue]

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The side of MBC's 'I Live Alone' released a statement regarding local driving during Jeon Hyun-moo's trip to Kazakhstan.

On the 25th, the 'I Live Alone' production team stated, "Jeon Hyun-moo's trip to Kazakhstan was exactly as shown on broadcast; he rented a vehicle from a local rental company at the airport just before departing for Kazakhstan after submitting an international driving permit and passport as required by the company."

They further explained, "After the broadcast aired, we received inquiries about how to use local rental cars in Kazakhstan. Upon confirming with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kazakhstan, we learned late that a separate notarization procedure was required."

The 'I Live Alone' production team added, "The embassy conveyed that many Korean citizens have suffered due to such issues and promised to provide guidance again to prevent visitors from experiencing similar problems."

On this day, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kazakhstan posted a notice titled 'Guidelines for Short-Term Visitors (Tourists) Driving Locally in Kazakhstan' on its official website.

According to the embassy, short-term visitors must possess both the original Korean driver's license and a Russian-language notarized translation of their driver's license to drive in Kazakhstan. Even if they hold an international driving permit, they are not allowed to drive without the original Korean license and the Russian-language notarized translation.

The embassy also stated, "We ask all Koreans residing abroad to strictly comply with local laws while staying or traveling in Kazakhstan and to pay close attention to their personal safety. In case of any special circumstances or emergencies, please immediately contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Consular Safety Call Center or the embassy's emergency contact number."

Previously, on the 14th episode of 'I Live Alone', Jeon Hyun-moo was shown taking an impromptu trip to Almaty, Kazakhstan. He drove a vehicle himself during his travels in the local area.

After the broadcast aired, some viewers questioned the car rental process, pointing out that driving without a Russian-language notarized translation of the driver's license is not permitted in Kazakhstan. This led to further criticism about whether Jeon Hyun-moo's trip was truly as spontaneous as portrayed on the show, escalating into what became known as a 'manipulation controversy.'

The production team also drew a clear line regarding any filming support or sponsorship related to this Kazakhstan trip. They emphasized, "We have not received any filming assistance or sponsorship for this Kazakhstan trip."

On the 21st, the Almaty city government posted on its official website stating that "Almaty was introduced to Korean viewers through the popular Korean program 'I Live Alone'."

In that post, the Almaty city side mentioned, "'I Live Alone's filming in Kazakhstan was conducted with support from the Almaty Tourism Office,' drawing attention to whether filming assistance had been provided. However, the 'I Live Alone' production team clearly stated that they did not receive any filming support or sponsorship."

Finally, the production team concluded, "Moving forward, the 'I Live Alone' production team will pay closer attention and produce broadcasts with greater care."

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