Allegations of Workplace Bullying Surface After the Passing of Weathercaster Oh Yoo-anna

Allegations have emerged regarding workplace bullying experienced by the late Oh Yoo-anna, who gained attention as a weathercaster on the show 'You Quiz on the Block' (유 퀴즈 온 더 블럭). According to a report by Maeil Shinmun on January 27, 2025, a 17-page suicide note was discovered on the deceased's mobile phone. The note reportedly details her experiences of harassment from two specific weathercasters.

Oh Yoo-anna, who became a freelance weathercaster for MBC in May 2021, claimed that the bullying began in March of the following year. The alleged harassment included spreading false information and blaming her for errors, as well as criticizing her for pointing out incorrect weather reports, suggesting that a junior should not correct a senior. There were also instances where she was called back to the office after hours under the pretext of needing guidance, preventing her from leaving for over an hour.

Additionally, comments were made regarding her appearance on 'You Quiz on the Block' in 2022, questioning what she could possibly say on the show. Numerous messages and voice recordings criticizing her abilities were also found, indicating a prolonged period of disparagement.

Born in 1996, Oh Yoo-anna entered the entertainment industry as an idol trainee after passing an audition with JYP Entertainment in 2017. She later gained recognition as a contestant in the 39th Chunhyang Festival. Oh Yoo-anna successfully passed the MBC weathercaster recruitment and began her broadcasting career, becoming known as the 'Weather Fairy' (날씨 요정). In 2022, she appeared on the variety show 'You Quiz on the Block' alongside her senior colleagues in the weathercasting field.