Entertainer Park Narae has been accused of abuse of power after former managers filed a lawsuit seeking damages in the 100 million won range and applied for provisional seizure, raising tensions across the broadcasting industry where he appears. Despite this, MBC's Save Me Holmes, which aired on the day of the controversy, drew attention by broadcasting the pre-recorded footage without editing, and Park Narae's side said it would continue activities as much as possible.
According to a Dispatch report on the 4th, Park Narae's former managers applied to the Seoul Western District Court for a provisional seizure of real estate worth about 100 million won. They claimed various damages, including workplace harassment, special injury, proxy prescribing, and unpaid production fees, and warned they would also file a lawsuit seeking damages.
The former managers claimed Park Narae had practically used them like "private helpers," demanding errands for side dishes, cleaning up after parties, and handling family affairs. They also said they were verbally abused for "not drinking," and added allegations that they were injured by a drinking glass thrown by Park Narae. Allegations involving medical errands, proxy prescriptions, and delayed settlements were also raised.
As the controversy grew, major programs such as MBC's I Live Alone, Save Me! Holmes and tvN's Amazing Saturday went into emergency mode. Production staff said it was difficult to hastily decide on withdrawal or editing before an official position was released, and took a cautious stance. In particular, I Live Alone and Amazing Saturday drew attention for possible editing because Park Narae plays a large role.
However, Save Me Holmes, which aired the same day, broadcast the completed footage as is, regardless of the controversy. This appears to reflect the judgment that hasty editing before Park Narae's official position was announced could instead be a burden.
Meanwhile, OSEN reporting found that Park Narae decided not to suspend broadcasting activities despite suffering great emotional shock from the former managers' allegations of abuse of power.
According to OSEN reporting on the 5th, Park Narae strongly refuted the allegations and showed an intention to prepare legal action while trying to keep scheduled broadcast appearances as normal as possible.
A close associate of Park Narae told OSEN, "It is true that he is having a hard time because of the sudden situation, but we judged that we cannot cause harm to the cast and production staff who make the program together," and added, "Even in this situation, he is determined to do his best to continue activities as far as he can."
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