Following the controversy surrounding 'Ttoganjip' in Anyang, a similar situation arose with the episode in Yeosu. Recently, as the product 'Ttosaljip' also faced an expiration date issue, Pungja conveyed her feelings.
In the video titled 'I'm back in Yeosu' released on the YouTube channel on the 22nd, Pungja, the MC of 'Ttoganjip', candidly shared her thoughts amid the series of adverse situations.
Recently, 'Ttoganjip' has been caught up in unintended controversies several times, causing both the production team and Pungja distress. In the previous episode in Anyang, the relationship between the recommender and the restaurant owner was revealed, leading to the deletion of the video and the collection of flyers. In the Yeosu episode, a restaurant introduced as a 'number one restaurant' faced accusations of unkind service. Although Pungja intervened directly to resolve the situation, the burden increased as the controversy made the news. Following the incident, Yeosu City also visited the restaurant for an on-site inspection and implemented kindness training while conducting administrative guidance for all restaurants in the area.
Amidst all this, Pungja, who returned to Yeosu, was featured in a video on the 22nd that began with the introduction, '#Pungja #Ttoganjip #Mukbang The ultimate culinary pride explodes! I found an amazing restaurant in Yeosu again.' Pungja opened up by saying, 'I'm pushing through the Yeosu episode,' but she appeared to be more nervous than ever in her three years as the host of 'Ttoganjip.' She stated, 'Honestly, I didn't expect to come back so quickly. I returned after just five shoots,' adding, 'What on earth happened from the Anyang episode to the Yeosu episode? It's to the extent that it's making the news.'
In particular, Pungja honestly expressed the impact of this controversy. She mentioned, 'I thought about it for five hours. We need to do a ritual,' suggesting inviting a shaman and stating, 'We have some evil spirits with us. Alternatively, there could be someone in our midst who brings negativity. Someone could be experiencing bad luck.' She further emphasized, 'We have truly attracted evil spirits; go away.'
Reflecting on her visit to Yeosu, Pungja said, 'It's been two years since the first episode, and it has almost been four years since we started 'Ttoganjip,' and I too have developed alongside it.' She emphasized her growth and sense of responsibility, declaring, 'My speaking has become more refined, and my palate has improved. But today, I will be more rational and will find truly authentic restaurants in Yeosu.'
In this video, despite the controversies, Pungja checked the site in person to ensure quality and fairness, showcasing her human side to the viewers. Moreover, she has recently bowed her head regarding the controversy related to 'Ttosaljip.' Earlier, in the web content released on the 8th, the 82nd episode of 'Ttoganjip' featuring Paju introduced TS Shampoo as 'Ttosaljip.' 'Ttosaljip' is a segment within 'Ttoganjip' that collaborates with brands to provide opportunities to purchase products at lower prices. However, the items sold this time had only 1 year and 4 months remaining before expiration, leading to controversy, and following complaints, the 'Ttoganjip' team took steps to address the issue.
Among all this, it caught attention when Pungja candidly expressed her feelings, seemingly aware of the continuous adverse situations, saying, 'We need to perform a ritual.'
Meanwhile, the production team added, 'We will carefully check the products to ensure they do not undermine the trust of our customers, introducing only those that they can buy with confidence. We sincerely apologize once again for the inconvenience caused.'
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