An MBN video reporter pushed Madam Kim Hye-kyung and hit her head with the camera microphone, capturing a scene that has gone viral amid growing controversy. MBN issued a belated apology two days after the incident, but public reaction remains cold.
The incident dates back to the night of 4th. During the broadcast of the counting for the 22nd presidential election, winner-elect Democratic Party of Korea's Lee Jae-myung left his home in Incheon Gyeyang-gu and headed to the party's headquarters in Yeouido, with Madam Kim Hye-kyung accompanying him. The scene where he greeted supporters gathered in front of his house was broadcast live nationwide.
However, an MBN video reporter rushing to film Lee Jae-myung pushed Madam Kim Hye-kyung's left arm with his hand and accidentally hit her head with the camera microphone. At the unexpected contact, Madam Kim displayed a surprised expression for a moment, touched her head, but soon regained her composure and continued to greet the public.
The bodyguards who witnessed this quickly responded to protect Madam Kim, but the reporter continued to film without even apologizing, escalating the controversy. The footage spread through social media and online communities, sparking a backlash from internet users who unleashed harsh criticism.
As the controversy intensified, MBN announced a statement two days later on the afternoon of the 5th. MBN said, "There was a mistake where an MBN video reporter pushed Madam Kim Hye-kyung during the live broadcast on June 3rd," and that they "officially conveyed an apology to the presidential office and, considering the urgent situation, were urged to exercise particular caution in the future."
They added that "MBN's video production department will strengthen safety training when filming major figures up close and revise video coverage guidelines," also adding measures to prevent a recurrence.
Despite this, comments such as "Mistakes can happen. However, the problem is not apologizing right after knowing you bumped into someone," "An apology should be made on the spot," "It seems intentional," and "Bodyguards should be more careful" flood the comments section.
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