Park Narae Meets Former Managers: "Misunderstandings Built Up"...Suspends Broadcasting Activities

Comedian Park Narae

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Comedian Park Narae has resolved misunderstandings with her former managers and decided to suspend her broadcasting activities. On December 8, she announced on social media, "I have decided to suspend all broadcasting activities until everything is neatly resolved." She is expected to step down from programs such as MBC's "I Live Alone" and tvN's "Amazing Saturday."

On December 4, Park Narae became embroiled in controversy after her former managers accused her of abuse of power. Allegations also surfaced that she had received illegal medical treatment and proxy prescriptions from the so-called "Injection Aunt."

Both sides filed lawsuits and accusations against each other. Park Narae sued her former managers for blackmail and announced plans to file additional charges for embezzlement. The former managers filed a complaint against Park Narae for aggravated assault and accused her of violating the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes (embezzlement), claiming she used company funds for personal purposes, including spending on her ex-boyfriend.

Regarding the conflict with her former managers, Park Narae stated, "In early November, two managers who were like family to me suddenly resigned, and since then, I had no opportunity to speak with them directly, which led to misunderstandings." She added, "It was only yesterday that I was finally able to meet with a former manager in person, and we were able to resolve our misunderstandings and distrust."

Statement from Park Narae

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She continued, "I still believe that everything is my fault, and I am deeply reflecting on my actions," adding, "I can no longer cause trouble for the programs and my colleagues."

On the same day, Im Hyuntaek, former president of the Korean Medical Association, reported the "Injection Aunt" to the prosecution for violating the Medical Service Act and also identified Park Narae as an accomplice.

Park Narae debuted as a comedian in the 21st class of KBS open recruitment and gained popularity through programs such as MBC's "I Live Alone" and "Where Is My Home." In 2019, she won the Grand Prize at the MBC Entertainment Awards and the following year received the Best Female Entertainer Award in the TV category at the Baeksang Arts Awards.

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