The unveiled MBN 'Oh Eun-young Stay' poured out participants' desperate stories from the first broadcast.
On the 23rd, during the first broadcast of MBN's 30th anniversary national consolation project 'Oh Eun-young Stay,' the first batch of participants revealed themselves, while Dr. Oh Eun-young's warm leadership and the sincere empathy of Ko So-young and Moon Se-yoon announced the arrival of an authentic healing program.
First, 'Oh Eun-young Stay' opened with a calm narration from Ko So-young, saying, "Here is 'Oh Eun-young Stay,' a complete resting space where you can share the stories you have been holding back, like leaning against a silent rock and putting down the feelings you have been suppressing." Following this, Ko So-young appeared with a shy smile, taking selfies against various backgrounds in the studio and saying, "Everything is amazing," showing her novice side in entertainment. Upon seeing Ko So-young, Moon Se-yoon expressed his fandom by saying, "Oh, I have succeeded," and then joked about being the same age upon hearing that Ko So-young is 10 years his senior, making her burst into laughter. Then, Dr. Oh Eun-young appeared, warmly hugging the two, expressing affection for them and the program with the remark, "This is a place where I asked my true friends to come along," raising expectations for the journey ahead.
After that, the three arrived at the millennium temple 'Sasanggyesa,' the main venue for the stay, where participants with their own wounds gathered. First, the '30s trainee' was a man who spent his 20s preparing to debut as an idol but never succeeded, while 'the man who gave up on marriage' noted, "People approach me like a transaction. They want to know about my background or finances rather than my thoughts or hobbies," expressing the emptiness of human relationships. 'One table' shared his story of closing down his business due to overwhelming negative comments received after appearing on a program to revive alleyway commerce, and 'Clean Man' shocked everyone with his obsession for cleanliness, showing that he washes not only the items he buys from the store but also his phone.
'Mask Girl' said, "I'm afraid to show my face in front of people due to appearance anxiety," and reddened her eyes. 'Nail Biter' explained that for some reason, she has not been able to break the habit of biting her nails since childhood, saying, "I'm scared that my baby will follow suit." 'Forty-Year-Old Curfew' revealed, "I have never returned home after 10 p.m. My mother worries..." shocking everyone.
To lift their spirits, a special lunch was prepared, with Ko So-young, who took on the role of main chef, putting on her own apron and making spicy rice using a waffle maker. She showed her attentiveness by preparing tortillas for a participant with a rice allergy, but when her first attempt failed, she laughed and asked for editing, bringing joy. As participants praised Ko So-young's spicy rice, the main emotional opening session followed.
During the 'autalk' session against the serene backdrop of the millennium temple, Dr. Oh Eun-young said, "Share the stories that are in your heart. No one will judge or criticize you. I will just listen sincerely," which opened the hearts of the participants. They wrote down their wounds as keywords and placed them in a mailbox, and among them, 'One table' drew the keyword 'bad news.' He shared that after appearing on a program to revive alleyway commerce, he was portrayed differently from his original self and received unimaginable negative comments. Tears welled up as he revealed that he ultimately closed his shop and broke up with his girlfriend of four years, saying, "It felt like my heart was melting," which left everyone in a somber mood.
Dr. Oh Eun-young cautiously explained, "People experience various losses, both big and small, such as health, wealth, and honor. Loss brings on depression, and anger covers that depression, leading to self-harm." She added, "Whether it's self-harm or neglecting health, ultimately, it is self-destruction. Those people are strangers, so do not create a bad connection with them and let them go. Right now, finding your original self is the most important thing. No one can diminish your value." This moved 'One table,' who said, "I really feel empowered," and brought tears.
The '30s trainee' said, "I spent my 20s preparing to debut as an idol, but in the end, I did not debut," and brought up the keyword 'adult man', carefully mentioning violence and trauma suffered from his father. He confessed, "My dad was an alcoholic since my kindergarten years, and there was domestic violence," and added, "I witnessed my mom attempting to make an extreme choice." Dr. Oh Eun-young firmly warned, "The probability of children of parents with alcohol issues experiencing the same problems reaches 50%. Do not drink even a drop of alcohol. Absolutely not," and continued, "It's not your fault. You didn't have to bear it. It's so heartbreaking," they both swallowed tears. She encouraged, "Our lives balance out happiness and unhappiness, but despite that, you've come this far," and offered applause and encouragement.
As the story of 'Forty-Year-Old Curfew' was about to be introduced, the door opened, and the production team called out in a tense voice, "Teacher… just a moment. Your mother is here," which startled the participant, indicating a new turning point. Thus, the first broadcast of 'Oh Eun-young Stay' gently stroked the viewers' hearts with a heavier reality, deeper empathy, and quieter resonance than expected. It revealed that listening to someone's sincerity could save a life, leaving anticipation for the next episode.
Viewers expressed their support, saying, "Every word from Dr. Oh Eun-young is a true proverb. I cried a lot when I heard, 'What you really need is your original self.'" "I was genuinely consoled. I realized that negative comments can ruin someone's life." "I was shocked to hear the '30s trainee' story. It's amazing how bright they are growing up under such a father." "Ko So-young is really caring and warm-hearted. Her cooking skills match her warm heart." "Following Dr. Oh Eun-young's words, I'm also trying to remember 'what kind of person I was'! Thank you." "A show like this is definitely needed in today's world."
Meanwhile, MBN's 30th anniversary national consolation project 'Oh Eun-young Stay' airs every Monday night at 9:10 p.m.
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