The planned show "Pamyu Trip," which was under discussion, was also canceled due to comedian Park Na-rae's suspension of activities.
On the 16th, an MBC official told OSEN, "'Pamyu Trip' was a program in the planning discussion stage, and it was decided not to proceed based on internal judgment," the official said.
'Pamyu Trip' was a new variety show that had been set to feature broadcaster Jun Hyun-moo, who, along with Park Na-rae, had been beloved as the "Pamyu siblings" on MBC's flagship variety show I Live Alone, and actor Lee Jang-woo. The "Pamyu siblings" had previously traveled to various overseas destinations such as Taiwan, Vietnam and Türkiye and received praise for their eating broadcasts, and because of that, a standalone variety show was discussed.
Similarly, Kian84, who received praise as "Running 84" on I Live Alone, is currently presenting "Extreme 84." "Pamyu Trip" had raised expectations as a spin-off that would expand the I Live Alone universe into MBC's own intellectual property following "Extreme 84."
However, recently Park Na-rae left I Live Alone amid disputes with former managers and suspended all broadcasting activities, and the Pamyu Trip project also fell through. Because allegations of illegal medical procedures involving a "nurse-aunt" have been raised against Park Na-rae and controversy would be inevitable even if the project went ahead, it appears the production team made the decision.
Park Na-rae has recently faced controversy after being accused by former managers of verbal abuse, special assault, being on-call at all times, and personal errands, described as "gapjil." In particular, the former managers have accused Park Na-rae of receiving illegal medical procedures from "nurse-aunt" and "IV-aunt" and have filed charges alleging operation of an unregistered one-person agency.
Initially, Park Na-rae's camp said the former managers left without issue, but despite receiving proper severance pay they demanded 10% of sales, and Park Na-rae countersued the former managers on extortion charges. However, as criticism surrounding the "nurse-aunt" intensified, Park Na-rae met with the former managers to clear up misunderstandings and still announced she would suspend broadcasting activities out of a sense of responsibility. It is reported that although Park Na-rae did meet the former managers while intoxicated, she said they only confirmed differences in their positions and that the legal dispute will continue. In addition, Park Na-rae's camp had promised to make additional statements regarding the "nurse-aunt," but has remained silent.
In addition, Park Na-rae was set to appear on another new MBC variety show, "Na Do Shinna." However, production on "Na Do Shinna" has also been halted entirely due to her suspension of activities.
[Photo] OSEN DB, provided by MBC.
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