Actor Kang Ji-seop Opens Up About Involvement with JMS Cult on 'Oh Eun-young Stay' Finale

Actor Kang Ji-seop is set to reveal his past involvement with the controversial JMS cult for the first time.

In the final episode of 'Oh Eun-young Stay,' airing on the 11th, Kang Ji-seop will candidly share his untold past and emotional scars. Kang states, "This is the first and last time I will talk about this. I won't mention it again," expressing his desire for closure. He explains, "I went there seeking peace of mind. I didn't know what kind of place it was, and I thought my acting career might end there." Kang recounts how he was first approached by the cult while on his way to a part-time job during college, revealing the shocking reality of the organization.

Kang further shares, "There were all sorts of comments saying I colluded with the cult leader, that I offered women to them," and admits feeling despair when even his close friends turned their backs on him. "I felt like there was no one I could trust in the world," he confesses, adding that he even questioned his existence. The episode raises curiosity about how Dr. Oh Eun-young will respond to Kang's heartfelt confession.

The episode also features a participant's heartbreaking story of severing ties with their mother due to sexual abuse by a stepfather. The participant, visibly nervous, shares for the first time the abuse that began at age nine and the shocking reaction from their mother upon learning the truth, leaving everyone in anger and sorrow. Viewers are eager to see what comfort the participant will find through 'Oh Eun-young Stay.'

As 'Oh Eun-young Stay' concludes its first season with this eighth episode, the production team is already preparing for the next season. They stated, "It was a time when stories that were difficult to share were courageously told and sincerely received, resonating deeply with viewers. We aim to bring more genuine comfort to more people with expanded perspectives and deeper stories in the next season."

The final episode of MBN's 'Oh Eun-young Stay' airs at 9:10 PM.

Reported by Kim Ji-won, TenAsia one@tenasia.co.kr