MBC's 'What Do You Do When You Play?' is being criticized for 'abuse of power' due to the controversy surrounding Lee Yi-kyung's departure and the forced sparring process.

We'll cover everything from the revelations of existing members, Gwanghee's remarks, and even the PD replacement all at once.

 

1. What was the problem with the controversy surrounding bullying in "What Are You Doing When You Play?"?

Lee Yi-kyung's revelations went beyond a simple explanation of her departure and greatly increased the dissatisfaction of fans and viewers.
Especially the production team Excessive requests, failure to protect performers, and shifting responsibility is considered the core of the controversy.

 

Lee Yi-kyung's statement following the controversy surrounding the revelations

 

 

▪️ The production team was the first to recommend the actor to leave.
The original position was that he 'voluntarily left the show due to scheduling issues', but in reality, the production team first notified him of his departure due to rumors about his private life.

 

▪️ The controversy over the cotton swab was also directed by the production team.
It was revealed that Lee Yi-kyung forced her to do it, saying, “It’s entertainment, so please do it,” even though she didn’t want to.

 

▪️ Passing the buck by editing
The comment “This is entertainment” was deleted and it was made as if Lee Yi-kyung had done it himself.

He revealed that he had to bear all the blame alone.

 

▪️ Official apology from the production team
After the controversy spread, the production team admitted full responsibility, saying, “We failed to properly protect the cast.”

 

 

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2. Why did the controversy surrounding Lee Yi-kyung's departure become so big?

The reason why the viewer response was particularly great is that

This is because this incident overlaps with the process of former members leaving the group, revealing common problems.

 

in other words, “Isn’t there a structural problem with the way this program manages its cast?” The question has arisen again.

 

 

3. What was revealed after the original members left?

If we look back at the YouTube and broadcast appearances of the members who left the group in the past, we can see a connection with Lee Yi-kyung's revelations.

 

Im Ji-joo, Shin Bong-sun, and Jeong Jun-ha's comments after leaving the show

 

“It’s a shame, but it had to happen this way.”

The atmosphere in which the decision to leave was made without sufficient consultation with the production team

This remark is recalled again as a comment that gives an idea of ​​the atmosphere within the program.

 

 

Mentions about Park Myeong-su and Jeong Jun-ha

He confessed that some comments and situations were overly staged for the broadcast.

Similar problems, such as lack of coordination and excessive setting pressure, have been repeated.

 

 

4. Why Gwanghee's remarks are receiving renewed attention

After the recent Lee Yi-kyung controversy, some of the honest comments that Kwanghee made on air are becoming a hot topic again.

 

 

If this statement was a laughing point at the time,

now "Aren't you just talking about the production team's treatment of the cast?" is being interpreted with a new meaning.

 

 

5. History of PD replacement for What Do You Do When You Play? — Who is responsible?

As the controversy continues, the PD issue is also being mentioned.

 

▪️ In 2023, the existing production team was replaced due to declining viewer ratings.

▪️ Reorganization into a PD system of Kim Jin-yong and Jang Woo-sung

▪️ The PDs themselves attributed the poor performance to “forced tension, failure to create member chemistry, and identity confusion.” three

 

With the recent Lee Yi-kyung incident exploding,
"Hasn't the lack of care from the production team to the cast been a long-standing issue?" This is a situation where criticism continues.

 

 

FAQ

Q1. Is Lee Kyung's resignation voluntary?

A. No. It has been confirmed that the production team first recommended that he leave the show.

 

Q2. Was the scene of the cotton swabs something you did yourself?

A. Lee Kyung-kyung revealed that she did not want to do it and that it was a scene that was directed at the request of the production team.

 

Q3. Have the existing members had similar experiences?

A. After some members left the show, they made comments suggesting communication problems with the production team, saying, “It was disappointing, but there was nothing we could do.”

 

Q4. Who is the PD?

A. Currently, producers Kim Jin-yong and Jang Woo-sung serve as the main directors. Previously, producer Park Chang-hoon led the production.

 

Q5. What is the production team's position on this controversy?

A. We issued an official apology and admitted that we failed to properly protect the performer.

 

 

 

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