Broadcaster Choi Wook has directly denied various allegations that have been circulating online.
On the 26th, the YouTube channel 'Choi Wook's Maebul Show' resumed live broadcasting after a two-week hiatus. During the opening, Choi Wook shared his thoughts on returning with a bright expression, saying, "It feels awkward and nerve-wracking to be back after a while. I am happy. This is happiness. I wonder how much has changed." He then joked, "Many of you might have expected a lot of changes, but I only got a haircut; everything else is the same."
Kwak Soo-san, who appeared alongside him, said, "I was worried you might have lost weight," to which Choi Wook replied with a laugh, "I actually gained a lot of weight during that time." Indeed, Choi Wook appeared slightly heavier than before the hiatus.
Following this, Choi Wook spoke up about the various rumors that had spread online during his break. He drew a line, stating, "There were so many fake news reports claiming that I had conflicts with the writers over author Rhyu Si-min's appearance. None of it is true at all." He added firmly, "I know exactly who created them and who amplified them. I am not a fool."
He continued with a meaningful remark, saying, "I have no intention of criticizing or blaming those people. However, it will be difficult to trust them in the future."
Previously, 'Choi Wook's Maebul Show' went on a two-week hiatus for the first time since the show began. At the time, the production team explained the reason for the break as "a period of reorganization due to personnel changes."
However, unverified rumors subsequently spread online, alleging that there was internal conflict with the writing staff regarding the issue of Rhyu Si-min's appearance, and that some writers had left the program as a result.
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