Suspicion of embezzlement, confession of arrest...Repeated controversy over public performers

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Ordinary performers with various charms are increasingly popular by appearing on entertainment shows.

However, as personal controversies such as privacy revelations and embezzlement allegations have repeatedly arisen, the production team cannot just laugh.

Reporter Kim Seung-hwan reports.

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Cast chefs who were unknown due to the popularity of Netflix's entertainment show "Black and White Chef" are enjoying the same popularity as celebrities.

[Kang Seungwon / Netflix's "Black and White Cook" cast: (I know you're requesting a lot of proof shots) I'm so thankful for all of them and I'm living my life day by day]

However, some of the cast members have been embroiled in controversy over their past records.Kang Seung-won, dubbed the

'Triple Star', was even suspected of embezzling public funds from restaurants amid loud personal life revelations.

Among them, the police are looking into whether to deal with the embezzlement allegations requested by the investigation.

Ubibim, who made an impression with his unique character, also said that there were no days when he was comfortable due to sudden interest,
He confessed to illegal business along with the past when he was suddenly arrested by SNS
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In addition, the love entertainers "I Am Solo" and "Last Love" also suffered from general public performers, with related broadcasts being edited due to the controversy over the personal life of the performers.

A program production team said that they had in-depth interviews with the cast and that problems arose even though they asked them to submit various materials.

Critics point out that the production team's thorough verification efforts, as well as a more decisive action to prevent them from thinking about appearing on the program while deceiving the past.

[Kim Moon-hwan / Lawyer: If the broadcast becomes impossible due to unannounced matters during the broadcasting contract, the company should inform that it is liable for damages, and if a problem occurs, a lawsuit should be filed to prevent similar incidents.]


The appearance of the general public has become an inevitable trend due to the nature of entertainment shows that always look for new and interesting materials, but the repeated controversies have increased viewers' fatigue.

I'm YTN's Kim Seung Hwan.

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