On December 5, Park Na-rae was reported to the Seoul Gangnam Police Station on charges including assault, violations of the medical law, and violations of the Popular Culture and Art Industry Development Law. The complaint names Park Na-rae, her mother (who runs her agency AnPark), some unnamed medical staff and former managers as respondents.
The charges stem from allegations from Park Na-rae’s former managers, who say she suffered workplace harassment, verbal abuse, forced alcohol consumption, prescription surrogacy fees, unpaid expenses and even special assaults.
A former manager was reportedly injured by a thrown glass after refusing alcohol. The managers also allege that Park Na-rae used them for personal household tasks, including holiday cleaning and errands, treating them like personal assistants. They filed a request for provisional seizure of immovable assets and indicated their intention to claim approximately KRW 100 million in damages.
Lawyer Jung Tae-won of LKB Law Firm highlighted the complexity of the case: “This is not simply an entertainment scandal, but a multifaceted legal issue involving criminal, labor and administrative law. Forced drinking, verbal abuse and 24-hour on-call duty could constitute workplace harassment and labor law violations. Throwing a glass causing injury may fall under special assault or battery, while surrogate statute of limitations charges could result in violations of the law medical.”
Jung Tae-won also noted that AnPark’s unregistered business violates Korean law, which requires registration for entertainment agencies. Penalties for violations include up to two years’ imprisonment or fines of up to KRW 20 million, although early-stage administrative checks are often resolved with fines or corrective orders.
In addition to the legal developments, Park Na-rae has canceled filming on the film MBC variety-reality show Na-do-shin-nascheduled for December 5th. The decision followed the public disclosure of the allegations. The show, which stars Park Na-rae and her famous friends Jang Do-yeon, Shin Ki-ru and Heo An-na, is known for its spontaneous and unscripted road trip format and will air in January 2026. Production staff have informed the remaining cast that the scheduled filming has been canceled in response to the controversy.
A representative for Park Na-rae said: “We have completed internal verification of the claims and are coordinating with legal advisors to issue an official statement soon,” but so far no formal statement has been made.
Industry observers describe the ongoing situation as significant, noting that previous reports of Park Na-rae’s alcohol-related behavior and workplace misconduct had circulated but had not been addressed. The current allegations, combined with legal scrutiny and deleted footage, mark a major turning point in the scandal surrounding the comedian.
Sources: Kyunghyang News, MyDaily
