A Korean celebrity has sparked mixed reactions online after mentioning JTBC’s crisis. Recently, a video titled “I’m Not Unemployed Yet – JTBC Work Vlog” was posted on YouTube by Lee Na Yeon, a JTBC golf announcer-turned-broadcaster.

In the video, after a meeting in Pangyo, she moves to the JTBC headquarters, showing her daily routine of golf recordings and Chinese lessons. She said, “I’m still doing golf recordings. It’s still okay,” and shared updates, “I’m working, having meetings, and also handling my own tasks in between.”

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Inside the building, she cautiously remarked, “Can I say this? Is the company struggling? The air conditioning isn’t working. It’s so hot,” adding, “Would this really have an impact? They won’t fire me for saying this, right?”

In the video description, she expressed, “I’ve been broadcasting hard, and the company went bankrupt…? Don’t laugh. I’m serious,” and revealed, “If I have to leave this company, I felt a bit depressed wondering if I could return to announcing.”

She later added, “Fortunately, there are no major problems with the company or broadcasting yet, but I’m considering a second future,” hinting at future plans.

After the video’s release, online opinions were divided. Some netizens commented, “It seems reckless for someone influential to openly mention the company’s difficulties,” “As a member of the team, they should have considered the repercussions of their words,” and “It could look like fanning the flames of a burning house.”

On the other hand, supporters said, “She was just honestly expressing her worries and anxious feelings about the company,” “It’s a realistic confession of a worker’s concerns; excessive criticism is too much,” and “A natural confession about her concerns for her future,” sparking a heated debate.

Last month, JTBC declared default after failing to repay ₩20.6 billion KRW (about $14.0 million USD) in securitized loans by maturity. The company then filed for restructuring proceedings, and the Seoul Bankruptcy Court is currently postponing the decision on initiating the procedure for a month, in order to proceed with the voluntary restructuring support process.

  • Lee Na Yeon's video has sparked mixed reactions online, with some netizens criticizing her for mentioning JTBC’s difficulties, while others have come to her defense, praising her honesty and concern for her future.
  • The video was released after JTBC declared default last month, following the company's failure to repay ₩20.6 billion KRW (about $14.0 million USD) in securitized loans by maturity.
  • Lee Na Yeon has been working as a golf announcer and broadcaster for JTBC since 2019, and her video has sparked debate about the impact of her words on the company’s reputation.
  • The Seoul Bankruptcy Court is currently considering the company's restructuring proceedings, and some netizens have criticized Lee Na Yeon for potentially exacerbating the crisis by speaking out.
  • However, others have praised her honesty and concern for her future, arguing that she was simply expressing her worries about the company’s difficulties.
  • The controversy surrounding Lee Na Yeon's video has sparked a heated debate online, with many netizens weighing in on the issue and sharing their opinions on social media.