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Controversy over sexually transmitted diseases among cast members of 'I'm Solo', production team remains silent
Officials said, "We have no separate position on the issue of sexually transmitted diseases."
Today's notable entertainment
Controversy over sexually transmitted diseases among cast members of 'I'm Solo', production team remains silent
Officials said, "We have no separate position on the issue of sexually transmitted diseases."
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They make a lot of noise in publicity, but when it comes to controversy, there is only silence. Amid revelations that a contestant on the ENA, SBS Plus entertainment show 'I'm Solo' was carrying a sexually transmitted disease, the production team has remained silent for four days. The shamelessness of not even doing their part to determine the truth and follow up quickly is astounding.
On the 16th, an article was posted on an online community titled ‘The ‘I’m Solo’ contestant who caused me terrible pain.’
Mr. A revealed, “I was recently infected with a sexually transmitted disease from a man in his late thirties who appeared on a dating program for the general public.” Person A claimed that she was infected with the herpes type 2 virus from the male performer.
He said, "Mr. B has left an irreparable wound on me. When I saw him on TV recently, I felt like the resentment and mental pain that I had been suppressing for a while came to the surface. Even though I am a professional in the medical field, my body is suffering." "He couldn't have known that I had a disease, but during our relationship, he had sex with me without saying anything, and in November 2020, I contracted a sexually transmitted disease. Afterwards, we had a conversation, but he ignored it without admitting his mistake and suddenly announced a breakup." He also attached the results of an obstetrics and gynecology test.
Due to Mr. A's revelation, Mr. B, who was claimed to have a sexually transmitted disease, was identified as a male medical worker in the 13th class of 'I am Solo', and Mr. B's real name and face were rapidly spread through the community.
Currently, the exposé post has been deleted. Although Mr. A's disclosure is very specific, it is currently only a one-sided opinion and Mr. B's position has not been revealed, so identifying the truth is more important than anything else.
However, the production team, which should move quickly, continues to ignore and inaction even after the controversy broke out. On the 17th, they only formally stated, "We are verifying the facts," but have not released an official statement for several days.
On the 20th, we requested a second statement from the 'I am Solo' side, but the representative only told Ten Asia, "There is no separate action from the production team regarding the sexually transmitted disease issue." It is their position that they have not received any information regarding the editing of the actor's content. In fact, it is a forced broadcast.
Since he is a non-celebrity and diseases such as sexually transmitted diseases are a private matter, it would have been difficult for the production team to know in advance before appearing. Then, the important point is how to take follow-up action when a problem arises. However, each time a controversy arose, the production team of 'I Am Solo' continued broadcasting without providing any specific position.
‘I’m Solo’ has been plagued by various noises and controversies. The production team's continued inaction cannot be the answer in a situation where sexually transmitted diseases have been revealed. Will the problem be solved if we just cover it up with “the fate of the program”? I want to hear an answer to the production team's irresponsibility.
Taeyuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr