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There are many cases where ordinary people appear on broadcasts and become as popular as celebrities.
However, there are many cases where it becomes a hot topic and soon the past history is revealed, causing controversy.
There is criticism that this only increases the fatigue of viewers watching this.
Reporter Dayoung Moon covered the story.
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Recently popular Netflix cooking show.
Several stars were produced, from the winner with a black spoon to the runner-up who incorporated an immigrant identity into his cooking.
Chef Kang Seung-won, nicknamed ‘Triple Star’, was also a popular actor for his precise cutting skills and exceptional skills.
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“What is immediately obvious is that bookings have increased significantly, and many people are visiting and asking a lot of questions…”
But suddenly I found myself at the center of the controversy.
In addition to revelations about his past inappropriate private life from his wife and ex-girlfriend, suspicions have also been raised about receiving public money from a restaurant.
When Chef Kang’s name was listed at a food festival held by Seoul City inviting famous chefs, some netizens even filed a “cancellation complaint”, saying it was inappropriate.
There are also competitors who have admitted to having a potentially difficult history.
‘Bibim King’ Yoo Bibim announced on social media that he was arrested for running a restaurant without a license in the past, and then stopped operating the restaurant altogether .
An ordinary person who is mainly in the spotlight of reality shows with a charm that exceeds that of celebrities.
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“It’s true that he’s a favorite because he can naturally make people laugh because he’s unknown, and because he’s able to immerse himself emotionally and empathize with people in ways similar to normal people. ”
As the number of cases increases, ordinary people who appear on broadcasts become popular and then become targets of criticism for their past private lives.
Recently, in the entertainment shows ‘I’m Solo’ and ‘End Love’, controversy arose about the personal lives of the contestants, so all their appearances were edited and the production team apologized to the fans. watch
Since many disputes arise from personal relationships, the fact is that there are limits to the prior confirmation of the production team, which is responsible for interviews with the parties involved.
A world where anyone can be the main character.
Although it is an irreversible change, the fatigue felt by several controversies eventually falls on the viewers.
This is Dayoung Moon from MBC News.
Video editing: Lee Yu-seung
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