NaHonSan 'Wangtta Controversy'... Kian84 "I Might Have Died If I Hadn't Been on the Show"

Photo by Kian84, captured from the YouTube channel 'Insaeng84'

[Asia Economy Online Issue Team] Webtoon artist Kian84 (real name Kim Heemin, 37) expressed his affection for the MBC entertainment program 'I Live Alone' amid a bullying controversy, saying, "If I hadn't been on the show, I might have died."

On the 17th, Kian84 posted a video titled 'Finding Material' on his YouTube channel 'Life84,' sharing his inner thoughts.

When asked by the production team if there was a topic he wanted to try, he replied, "A cost-effective consumption lifestyle, that is, tips to feel satisfied with little money," adding, "I also want to do something about financial technology. I studied real estate and also do some stock trading. People think I'm stupid, but I go to Gwacheon about once a month to talk with securities investors about international affairs."

Showing interest in fashion content, Kian84 said, "Many people have been curious about my wardrobe," and revealed, "I throw away clothes I don't wear. I don't keep them just because they're a waste." He disclosed three pieces of clothing he still has attachment to: the military uniform he wore at the training camp, a padded jacket he has worn for 10 years, and a luxury outerwear worth 2.5 million won.

He also mentioned relationship counseling content, expressing confidence by saying, "I don't know much about women's psychology, but I think I understand men's psychology a bit." He added, "In my 20s, I was excited about small things, but that disappeared. At this age, I don't get excited when I see someone. I just went to work every day and drew. If I hadn't been on the show, I might have died because I hardly had any social experience," he confessed.

Finally, when asked if he wanted to feel excitement, he said, "Always. I wonder how it would be to express that on YouTube. Then how about calling it 'Finding Happiness'?" He also showed determination by saying, "I will take your opinions and create a good topic."

Meanwhile, Kian84 was involved in a bullying controversy on the MBC program 'I Live Alone' aired on the 13th. In that episode, Kian84 prepared a gathering with all the cast members to celebrate the completion of his webtoon 'Return to School King,' but only Jeon Hyun-moo accompanied him, and other cast members did not appear.

Jeon Hyun-moo explained it was a surprise and that he came as a representative due to COVID-19, but Kian84 expressed disappointment, saying, "Why didn't you say from the start that it would be just the two of us? Is this a surprise?"

After the broadcast, viewers criticized the setup as excessive, recalling their own experiences of being bullied, and demanded explanations and apologies from the program. However, the 'I Live Alone' team has not made any official statements yet and has removed related clip videos from their official account.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.