'You Quiz' stirs controversy just from the teaser… Park Mi-sun's courageous return draws criticism toward Cho Sae-ho
Park Mi-sun's first broadcast return after battling breast cancer was announced and supportive voices continued, but criticism toward Cho Sae-ho, who will appear with her, has grown even before the airing.
Earlier, magazine W Korea's breast cancer awareness campaign 'Love Your W' posted a belated apology four days after being pounded by public opinion over the 'celebrities' drinking party' controversy, but the aftermath continues. In a video released at the event, when Cho Sae-ho was seen raising a glass with actor Lee Dong-hwi and BLACKPINK's Rosé, some internet users poured out criticism saying, "It does not fit the purpose of a breast cancer campaign."
The problem is that Cho Sae-ho currently serves as an MC on tvN's You Quiz on the Block and is set to appear with Park Mi-sun, who is returning after battling breast cancer.
Park Mi-sun announced her return to broadcasting nine months after an early-stage breast cancer diagnosis and received much support. However, some pointed out, "It doesn't look good for Park Mi-sun, who is about to return after battling breast cancer, to be together with Cho Sae-ho." On the other hand, others defended him, saying, "Cho Sae-ho did not lead the event performance and was simply an invited guest, so the witch-hunt criticism is excessive," and "The focus of criticism should be on the organizer."
Meanwhile, when the 'You Quiz' teaser aired on the 5th, the online world erupted again. In the video, Park Mi-sun appeared with short hair and said, "There is too much fake news, and I came out to report that I'm alive," sharing her recent condition with her characteristic cheerfulness. She said, "When I cut my hair, someone said I looked like Furiosa (the protagonist of the movie Mad Max)," and encouraged laughter by telling junior colleagues who were at a loss, "You can laugh." When Cho Sae-ho asked, "What kind of younger man is Yoo Jae-suk to you, noona?" she answered, "You learn a lot when you appear on a show together," maintaining a pleasant atmosphere.
However, as soon as the teaser was released, some netizens again criticized Cho Sae-ho, saying, "Attending a breast cancer campaign event at this timing?" and "Wouldn't it be awkward in front of Park Mi-sun?" In contrast, other viewers urged for calm public opinion, saying, "I hope Park Mi-sun's courageous return isn't buried by this controversy," and "This isn't something to blame Cho Sae-ho for. The atmosphere of piling on is too much."
In the end, attention is focused on what kind of atmosphere will be portrayed when Park Mi-sun, who returned after recovering her health, reunites with Cho Sae-ho, who became the center of controversy. The Park Mi-sun episode of You Quiz on the Block will air on the 12th.
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