'I Am Solo' Star Faces Allegations: Social Media Account Goes Private Amidst Controversy

Park Jae-hong, known as Young-chul from the 25th season of 'I Am Solo,' has switched his social media account to private.

The Seoul Mapo Police Department arrested a man in his 30s, identified as Mr. Park, on charges of quasi-rape on the 21st. He is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in her 20s in a parking lot in Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, around 3:30 a.m.

The individual in question gained recognition through appearances on 'I Am Solo' and its spin-off, 'I Am Solo: Love Continues.'

Netizens have speculated that the suspect might be Young-chul, real name Park Jae-hong, based on his age and participation in 'I Am Solo.'

Adding to the intrigue, his personal account recently became private. The production team of 'I Am Solo' announced plans to edit and remove his appearances as much as possible.

Below is the full statement from the 'I Am Solo' production team:

We apologize to our viewers for the concern caused. We learned of the court's issuance of an arrest warrant for Mr. Park, a participant of 'I Am Solo,' through news reports on the morning of the 24th.

Recognizing the gravity of the situation, we will take measures to ensure viewers are not inconvenienced. We plan to edit and remove the participant from previously aired episodes as much as possible.

Despite our warnings and precautions to participants before and after filming, we deeply regret this incident and acknowledge our responsibility. We will enforce strict management to ensure participants adhere to their contractual obligations and responsibilities even after filming.

We will approach the production of the program with caution to reciprocate the viewers' affectionate interest.

Ryu Ye-ji, TenAsia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr