Why were Park Ha-myeong and Choi Ari pointed out as MBC weathercaster Oh Yo-anna's perpetrators? Profile, KakaoTalk content, testimony, suicide note summary

Recently, as the contents of the will of the late weathercaster Oh Yo-anna were revealed, suspicions of workplace bullying by MBC weathercasters are being raised.

In particular, weathercasters Park Ha-myeong and Choi A-rin are suspected of being the perpetrators, and their profiles, KakaoTalk messages, and even testimonies are all receiving attention.

In this article, we will summarize why the two people were identified as the perpetrators and the testimonies related to the contents of Oyoanna's will.

1. Contents of Oyoanna’s suicide note and suspicions about the perpetrator

When MBC weathercaster Oh Yo-anna suddenly passed away last September, the exact cause of death was not disclosed. However, when her family recently recovered Oh Yo-anna’s cell phone, a suicide note was discovered, and circumstances of workplace bullying were revealed.

What was revealed in the will

2. MBC weather caster Park Ha-myeong and Choi A-rin's profile

Currently, weathercasters Park Ha-myeong and Choi A-rin are being pointed out online as the perpetrators who harassed Oyoanna.

So who are these two people?

(1) Park Ha-myeong Weathercaster Profile & Instagram

▶ Park Ha-myeong's controversial points

The post written after Oyoanna's death has sparked controversy, with over 1,300 malicious comments posted on Instagram.
After appearing on You Quiz, some weathercasters, including Park Ha-myung, are suspected of creating a new group chatroom and excluding Oh Yo-anna and Geum Chae-rim. It also became a hot topic for a broadcast comment that became a political controversy in 2021.

(2) Choi Ari Weathercaster Profile & Instagram

▶ Choi Ari's Controversial Points

After Oyoanna's death, there was controversy over the fact that she hastily added a mutual follow on Instagram, and she is suspected of being one of the two weathercasters who did not attend the funeral.

3. Fact check on the late weathercaster Oh Yo-anna

(1) There are two weathercasters who have been identified as perpetrators.
- At that time, there were a total of 6 MBC weathercasters, excluding Geum Chae-rim, who joined the company at the same time, and Kim Ga-young, who was also on the news.
- The people suspected of being the perpetrators are Park Ha-myeong and Choi A-ri.

(2) Income below minimum wage
- According to the bereaved family, annual income was approximately 16 million won.
- Weathercasters are contract workers or freelancers, but in reality, they are in an employment relationship.
- However, the concept of seniority is emphasized and verbal abuse and unfair treatment are avoided.

(3) Police and 119 dispatched after attempted suicide
- Attempted suicide a week before death
- At the time it was reported as a common injury, but later it was revealed to be an attempted suicide.

(4) The bereaved family files a civil suit against the weathercaster identified as the perpetrator.
- Currently preparing legal action

(5) Bullying after appearing on 'You Quiz'

- Some weathercasters, including Park Ha-myeong and Choi Ari, opened a group chatroom with only four people, excluding Oh Yo-anna and Geum Chae-rim.

⚠ There has been no official statement from MBC yet, and further investigation is needed.

4. Current situation and netizens’ reactions

▶ Malicious comments flood into Park Ha-myung and Choi A-rin’s Instagram
▶ Controversy continues on MBC’s internal Blind bulletin board
▶ Bereaved family plans to file civil suit against weathercasters identified as perpetrators
▶ MBC's official statement delayed, public opinion critical

Many people are angry that MBC has condoned workplace bullying and that the weathercasters accused of being the perpetrators have yet to provide a clear explanation.

The tragic death of weathercaster Oyoanna is not just a personal tragedy, but an incident that once again brings to light the seriousness of the problem of workplace bullying.

Currently, weathercasters Park Ha-myeong and Choi A-rin have been identified as the perpetrators, but this has not been officially confirmed.

MBC must conduct a thorough investigation, make a clear statement of its position, and take responsible action.