MBC's '오늘N' Faces Backlash Over PD's Disrespectful Behavior

MBC's program '오늘N' has come under fire for the behavior of one of its producers. On January 1 and 2, viewers flooded the show's online bulletin board with complaints, stating comments like, "The male PD in the mountain village is rude and disrespectful," and "Please replace the male PD from the mountain village episode. I'm disappointed in MBC." Many viewers expressed their outrage, questioning why the PD was so disrespectful to the elderly man featured in the segment. One user remarked, "He may have thought he was joking, but his comments lacked empathy and made the other person uncomfortable, ruining the mood for the New Year. I don't think I want to watch any videos featuring that PD in the future." Another viewer criticized the production team, saying, "It's shocking that no one realized this could be a problem until the broadcast aired. The PD should apologize to the grandfather, and MBC needs to take proper action. This show is watched by people of all ages, and it's inappropriate for children and disrespectful to the elderly. I'm really angry about this." The incident occurred during the January 1 broadcast when the PD visited an elderly man living in a remote area who had built three houses. Although the man mentioned he lived in a traditional earthen house, the PD responded, "I'm not at the age where I appreciate earthen houses yet." After watching the man play the drums, the PD suggested he should be working in the fields instead. When the elderly man offered to share his homegrown oyster mushrooms, the PD dismissed them, saying, "You can find those in any supermarket in Seoul." He also turned down an offer of grilled chicken, stating, "I only like fried chicken." The PD's comments, particularly his remark about the grilled chicken looking burnt, shocked viewers. The overwhelming response from the audience has been one of anger towards both the PD and MBC for airing such content. Meanwhile, '오늘N' describes itself on its website as a program that captures all the fun and news from around the world, filled with heartwarming stories from neighbors and diverse information, aiming to be a comfortable and informative friend to viewers.