Broadcaster Park Na-rae has announced a complete suspension of its entertainment activities amid mounting allegations and internal conflicts, leading to major disruptions in its current TV programs. As a result, MBC’s flagship variety show I live alone together with tvN Fantastic Saturday and MBC Save me! Holmes they were all directly affected by his sudden departure.
On December 8, Park Na-rae released a long statement on her personal social media account.
He explained, “In early November, two managers I considered family suddenly resigned. Since then, I haven’t had the chance to speak to them directly, which has led to misunderstandings.”
He continued, “Thanks to the help of many people, yesterday I was finally able to meet them. The misunderstandings have been resolved, but I still believe that it is all my fault and I am reflecting deeply on my actions.”
Park Na-rae eventually came out to stop her broadcasting schedule completely, saying: “As a person whose job it is to bring joy and laughter, I cannot further burden my schedules and colleagues. Until everything is clearly resolved, I will resign from all shows.”
His decision confirms his withdrawal from I live alone, Fantastic SaturdayAND Save me! Holmes.
During his hiatus, a past remark from Kwanghee — once dismissed as a comedic exaggeration — resurfaced online and is now being seen in a different light.
During a January 2019 episode of tvN’s Fantastic SaturdayKwanghee jokingly responded to a conversation about popularity by saying: “With the exception of Dong-yeob hyung, none of us are top stars. We’re all seasonal.”
When SHINee Key countered by reminding him that people often made fun of his plastic surgery by saying: “You’re just a fad” Kwanghee replied, “I thought Endless challenge it would have lasted forever, but it disappeared. Do you think SM will protect you forever?”
It didn’t stop there. Addressing Park Na-rae, he added: “You too, Na-rae noona. You think I live alone Will it protect you forever? Wake up.” The remark caused a stir on set, though it ended in on-air laughter and a half-hearted apology.
However, as Park Na-rae’s suspension becomes reality, the clip circulates again, sparking mixed reactions. Some netizens comment: “What seemed like a joke now seems prophetic” while others say, “Kwanghee wasn’t harsh, just brutally realistic.”
With Park Na-rae stepping away indefinitely, I live alone now faces the challenge of recalibrating its direction following the exit of one of its core cast members. Viewers continue to watch closely to see how the program will adapt and when – or how – Park Na-rae will finally address the situation fully.
Sources: Netizenbuzz
