‘I Am Solo’ Production Team Apologizes for 23rd Cast Member's Alleged Criminal Past, Pledges Stricter Screening

Oct 31, 2024

‘I Am Solo’ Production Team Apologizes for 23rd Cast Member's Alleged Criminal Past, Pledges Stricter Screening



The production team announced an apology amid allegations that Jung-sook (pseudonym) of the 23rd term of 'I am Solo' was a criminal who committed theft under the guise of meeting the conditions of prostitution in the past.

The production team said "In the first broadcast of the 23rd episode on Oct. 30, suspicions about the criminal history of the cast of "I Am Solo" erupted in the online community, and the production team recognized the importance of the matter and will broadcast it so that viewers will not feel uncomfortable."

The production team then asks the performers to submit various materials after in-depth interviews to filter out various criminal histories and unsavory past behaviors that are difficult to accept socially when verifying the performers. Despite going through this process, I feel responsible for the cast's problems and feel sorry for them," he apologized for the cast's controversy.



In the meantime, "The production team feels grateful and responsible for the viewers who strictly verify and warn the cast through this." In order to repay this affectionate attention, we will carefully select performers and produce them," he promised.

‘I Am Solo’ Production Team Apologizes for 23rd Cast Member's Alleged Criminal Past, Pledges Stricter Screening
Earlier on the 30th, SBS Plus and ENA 'I Am Solo' aired the 23rd. Soon after the broadcast, allegations were raised that Jung-sook, who introduced herself as a native of Namwon, Chunhyang's hometown, participated in the Gwangju Jeonnam Miss Korea Competition and received a popularity award. Park (22 years old at the time), who stole 3 million won by stealing money and running away while a man was in the shower after deciding to have a conditional meeting with a man in 2011, is a quiet 23rd term.



In addition, he revealed his appearance in the Miss Korea qualifying round on the broadcast, which was the same as the data photo when he reported the crime, further raising doubts.

On the news screen at the time, Park said "My mother runs a ranch. But the cow is sick. Because of foot-and-mouth disease... He bought a cow with a card, and he explained, "I'm trying to help him a little bit, so..." is also being re-examined.



In addition, Jung-sook, who appeared on TV Chosun 'Tomorrow's Mistrot', introduced at the time 'Human Dopamine Heungtingale', similar to the introduction of a health teacher who graduated from the nursing department in his personal account.

However, Jung-sook has now deleted her YouTube channel as well as her personal account. As a result, controversy spread as it appeared to have virtually acknowledged the past criminal history.

‘I Am Solo’ Production Team Apologizes for 23rd Cast Member's Alleged Criminal Past, Pledges Stricter Screening
▶The production team's position on the controversy over the 23rd cast of the 'I am Solo'

I'm sorry for causing concern to the many viewers who love 'I'm Solo'.

Suspicions about the criminal history of the cast of `I'm Solo' 13 years ago emerged in the online community at the first broadcast of the 23rd episode on October 30, and the production team recognized the seriousness of the issue and will broadcast it so that viewers will not feel uncomfortable.

When verifying the performers, the production team asks the performers to submit various materials after in-depth interviews to filter out various criminal histories and unsavory past behaviors that are difficult to accept socially. Despite going through this process, I feel responsible for the cast's problems and feel sorry.

Through this, the production team feels grateful and responsible to the viewers who strictly verify and warn the cast. In order to repay this affectionate interest, we will carefully select and produce performers more carefully in the future.

October 31, 2024

Chief Entertainment staff



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