MBC's entertainment program 'I Live Alone' has acknowledged that there was pre-planning involved in Jeon Hyun-moo's spontaneous trip to Kazakhstan and has issued an apology.
On September 4, the production team stated, "Considering Jeon Hyun-moo's usual interest in travel destinations and the flight situation at the time, we judged that there was a high possibility he would choose Kazakhstan. We pre-purchased staff tickets and requested local filming support to be ready for immediate filming if Kazakhstan was selected."
However, Jeon Hyun-moo explained that he purchased his ticket for Kazakhstan directly at the airport on the day of travel. The production team admitted, "In emphasizing the term 'spontaneous trip' during the broadcast, we did not fully consider that it could be interpreted as if the entire travel and filming process was conducted without any prior preparation."
They continued, "We caused misunderstanding and confusion among viewers, and we did not provide a quick and clear explanation regarding the subsequent questions raised. We sincerely apologize for the shortcomings in our judgment and response."
The team added, "We will take the criticism and feedback seriously and return to our original intentions, reflecting on our production methods and attitudes to create more thoughtful broadcasts."
Previously, 'I Live Alone' aired on August 14, showing Jeon Hyun-moo deciding on a travel destination spontaneously at the airport and departing for Almaty, Kazakhstan.
However, following the broadcast, questions arose about whether there had been prior preparation for the filming process. Concerns grew after Jeon Hyun-moo was seen renting a car locally without separate notarized documents, and Almaty City’s official website stated that the filming of 'I Live Alone' was supported by the Almaty Tourism Bureau.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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