As the impromptu trip was revealed to be a planned trip and the show I Live Alone was embroiled in controversy over manipulation and deceiving viewers, I Live Alone is going its own way. Rather, by promoting Kim Shin-young's "planned trip," it is provoking controversy by appearing indifferent to viewers' complaints.
MBC I Live Alone meets viewers for the first time since changing its stance on the impromptu trip concept.
Previously I Live Alone covered Jun Hyun-moo's impromptu trip over the course of the 14th and 21st of last month. To make the most of a sudden 2 Days & 1 Night break during a busy schedule, Jun Hyun-moo headed to the airport on a whim, chose a destination on the spot, issued a plane ticket and then reserved a rental car and accommodation, but after the broadcast viewers reacted that processes such as renting a car and issuing tickets did not look impromptu.
When public opinion formed questioning whether it was a planned trip rather than an impromptu trip, I Live Alone's side dismissed it, saying, "Regarding this Kazakhstan trip, there was no filming support or sponsorship received."
However, when the Almaty city government of Kazakhstan stated on its official website that "(the I Live Alone filming) was carried out with the support of the Almaty tourism agency," it led to a dispute over the truth, and ultimately I Live Alone said on its website on the 31st of last month, "The Kazakhstan broadcast did not receive monetary sponsorship or production cost support from the Almaty Tourism Agency," while also stating, "We clarify that administrative procedures necessary for local filming and filming cooperation required for on-site progress were received, allowing the production to proceed smoothly."
I Live Alone, which changed its story, was panned. But it poured fuel on public anger by promoting on its official social media, "Travel tour recruiting tourists. Homebody Shin-young member left the house!! This trip follows her routine," and criticism continued as it announced another "trip" concept while being criticized for revealing the trip was planned rather than impromptu.
In the I Live Alone episode airing on the 4th amid the controversy, Kim Shin-young's pop-up store showcasing works she personally refurbished and SHINee's Minho's new hobby, "making bonsai," will be revealed.
Despite viewers' criticism and complaints, I Live Alone chose its own way. It will be notable what results I Live Alone, having turned its back on public opinion, will receive from this broadcast.
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