"People Don't Change Easily" Chef Lee Won-il's Fianc?e PD Kim Yujin Faces Additional Allegations Despite Apology

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Chef Lee Won-il, the fianc? of PD Kim Yoo-jin, who is appearing on MBC's entertainment program 'Be Jealous If You Lose'/Photo by MBC 'Be Jealous If You Lose' broadcast screen capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] Amid allegations of school violence against PD Kim Yujin, the fianc?e of Chef Lee Wonil, another victim has come forward claiming to have been bullied by Kim PD, continuing the controversy.

On the 21st, a post titled "'If you're jealous, you lose' (Eoljuka) celebrity look-alike fianc?e PD is a perpetrator of group assault" was uploaded on an online community.

The author of the post claimed, "When I was 16 years old in 2008, I was subjected to a group assault by this famous fianc?e PD in Auckland, New Zealand," which further fueled the controversy.

In particular, a netizen A who commented on the post said, "I am writing this encouraged by the author. I know it took courage to post this. You did really well," and added, "During my school days, due to a disagreement with a friend of Kim Yujin PD, Kim Yujin PD and that friend came and pushed me against the wall, grabbed my collar, mocked me, and subjected me to severe verbal abuse."

Mr. A said, "It happened in the hallway and was a huge spectacle, which was a big shock to me as a child," and added, "Regarding the physical violence where Kim Yujin PD grabbed my collar and pushed me at the end, she later apologized herself and made the friend who came with her apologize as well, saying it could become a problem later, but that was not a real apology; it was literally a precaution for possible future issues."

He continued, "Reading the author's post, I thought, 'Ah, people really don't change,'" and said, "In my elementary school album, the photos of the perpetrators at that time are mutilated. That shows how big the shock was."

He also said, "(Kim Yujin PD) borrowed money from kids and raised her voice at the friend who asked for the borrowed money," and added, "Even if I post this, she probably won't know who I am. She probably doesn't remember. Judging by her behavior so far, I think there are many others besides me."

He then said, "People really don't change. I don't even expect a sincere apology. At least I hope the perpetrator doesn't appear on TV."

Another accuser B, who claimed to be an elementary school classmate, wrote in the official chatroom comments of MBC variety show 'Eoljuka,' in which Chef Lee Wonil and Kim PD appear, "The reason I was slapped by you was because you seemed close to your boyfriend."

He revealed the real names of those involved and said, "It turns out I wasn't the only one who suffered. Many kids who were hurt by you must have been angry while your daily life was being broadcast on the program."

He added, "What’s even more chilling is that you are working as a PD," and said, "I don't even have the heart to hate you anymore. I hope you don't appear anymore."

Meanwhile, following the school violence allegations against Kim PD, the Lee Wonil couple withdrew from MBC's 'Eoljuka,' where they were appearing. The 'Eoljuka' production team announced on the 22nd, "With the withdrawal of Chef Lee Wonil and his partner, we have decided to edit future broadcasts to minimize viewers' discomfort."

Earlier, Chef Lee Wonil's side expressed, "We feel devastated by the allegations that the fianc?e Kim PD was involved in school violence and would like to apologize first. We are sorry," and added, "We are currently verifying the facts regarding the allegations, and Kim PD will voluntarily withdraw from 'Eoljuka,' where she is appearing."

Chef Lee Wonil and Kim PD apologized again through a handwritten statement. Kim PD said, "Regardless of the truth, I sincerely apologize to the victims who were hurt by my actions and have not been able to forget the pain for a long time. I am sorry. I believe that apologizing to those hurt is more important than my explanation right now, and I will contact them directly to apologize," and added, "You must be very angry to face me directly, but I hope you will give me a chance to sincerely apologize."

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