It was said it wasn't, but eventually acknowledged... Controversy sparked by premature explanations from Jeon Hyun-moo and Ha Young on "I Live Alone" [Star Issue]

*This content was translated by AI.

As the controversy erupted, their hastily drawn line instead became another spark for further debate. The broadcaster Jeon Hyun-moo's impromptu trip to Kazakhstan and actor Ha Young have each faced separate controversies that intensified after they initially issued statements only to later retract them, triggering severe backlash.

On the 14th of last month, MBC's variety program "I Live Alone" aired a segment featuring Jeon Hyun-moo's impromptu trip to Kazakhstan. However, following its broadcast, it became engulfed in allegations of fabrication. Suspicion arose over claims that not only Jeon Hyun-moo but also numerous staff members had their flight tickets booked, and that a rental car requiring separate notarization was arranged within just 40 minutes.

As the controversy persisted, "I Live Alone" issued an official statement. Initially, the production team emphasized that Jeon Hyun-moo's trip unfolded exactly as shown on air, explaining that they submitted the international driver's license and passport required by a local rental car company just before departure to secure the vehicle.

In particular, the production team stated, "We have not received any filming support or sponsorship related to the trip."

However, questions continued regarding the local rental car usage process, and the production team later explained that they only confirmed after checking with the Republic of Korea Embassy in Kazakhstan that separate notarization procedures were indeed required.

Compounding the issue, it was revealed that Almaty City had officially introduced "I Live Alone" on its official website, further fueling suspicions. Although the production team had previously drawn a line by stating they received no financial sponsorship or production support for the Kazakhstan trip, as the controversy continued, they issued another statement on the 31st of last month.

The production team stated, "While we did not receive any monetary sponsorship or production funding from the Almaty City Tourism Office for the Kazakhstan broadcast segment, administrative procedures necessary for local filming and on-site filming cooperation were received, allowing smooth progress."

Ultimately, it became difficult to avoid criticism that the controversy, which could have been avoided had there been a detailed explanation from the start, instead grew larger through additional clarifications. In particular, by shifting their stance from the original position of "no sponsorship or production funding" to "administrative procedures and on-site filming cooperation were received," the production team's explanation was criticized for sparking yet another controversy.

Actor Ha Young also experienced a similar situation where controversy spread after an initial response to "I Live Alone." The hastily issued statement intended to quell the controversy instead fueled further anger.

On the 7th, during an episode of KBS 2TV's variety show "Problem Children in House," Ha Young boasted about coming from a family that has continued a four-generation medical practice. However, following the broadcast, criticism arose when his great-grandfather Ahn Sang-ho's past pro-Japanese activities were revealed.

Initially, Ha Young's side confirmed that Ahn Sang-ho was indeed his great-grandfather but stated that claims about his pro-Japanese activities were "baseless." As the controversy intensified, they later retracted their position after confirming that records actually exist showing Ahn Sang-ho's name on the list of council members of the Daetong Friendship Association, a pro-Japanese organization in 1916. They then bowed their heads and said, "We sincerely apologize for causing confusion by hastily answering 'baseless' without sufficient verification."

As a result of this fallout, interview schedules for Ha Young's lead role in Netflix's "Such a Ridiculous Love" were canceled, and demands poured in for him to drop out of dramas he had confirmed to appear in. Ultimately, he was forced to withdraw from the Netflix original series "Severe Trauma Center Season 2."

Netflix stated on the 1st to StarNews, "We have decided that Ha Young will not appear in the sequel to 'Severe Trauma Center'." Currently, it is known that Ha Young has mostly completed filming for another project, SBS's drama "There Is a Chance," but attention is now focused on his future moves.

<© STARNEWS. All rights reserved. No reproduction or redistribution allowed.>

*This content was translated by AI.