A scene from the TVING original variety show ‘Hwanseungyeonae 4’, directed by PD Kim In-ha. Photo TVING

The production team of the TVING original variety show ‘Hwanseungyeonae4’ asked that personal attacks and spoilers targeting the cast be stopped.

On the 14th, the production team said through its official social media “’Recently, personal attacks and malicious comments targeting some ‘Hwanseungyeonae4’ cast members, as well as the spread of false information, have been increasing,” and “Before the main content is released, it has been spreading in the form of spoilers through various platforms including online communities and social media.”

It continued, “These actions not only cause serious harm to the production of the program, but also leave deep wounds on the non-celebrity cast members and prevent people from fully enjoying the show,” and “The production team is continuously collecting evidence on those who post malicious slander, body shaming, and defamatory content, those who spread false information, and those who distribute advance spoilers, and will take strong legal action depending on the situation.”

In addition, “Regardless of before or after the release of the main episodes, if the same cases are identified, additional complaints and legal responses may follow. We ask that you immediately stop spreading spoilers, making unfounded speculation and criticism about non-celebrity cast members, invading their privacy, and excessively tracking personal information.”

PD Kim In-ha, who directed the TVING original variety show ‘Hwanseungyeonae 4’. Photo TVING

Below is the full statement from the ‘Hwanseungyeonae4’ production team

Hello. This is the ‘Hwanseungyeonae4’ production team.

Recently, personal attacks and malicious comments targeting some ‘Hwanseungyeonae4’ cast members, as well as the spread of false information, have been increasing, and before the main content is released, it has been spreading in the form of spoilers across various platforms, including online communities and social media.

These actions not only cause serious harm to the production of the program, but also leave deep wounds on the non-celebrity cast members and prevent people from fully enjoying the show.

Accordingly, the production team is continuously collecting evidence on those who post malicious slander, body shaming, and defamatory content, those who spread false information, and those who distribute advance spoilers, and will take strong legal action depending on the situation.

Regardless of before or after the release of the main episodes, if the same cases are identified, additional complaints and legal responses may follow. Please immediately stop spreading spoilers, making unfounded speculation and criticism about non-celebrity cast members, invading their privacy, and excessively tracking personal information.

Consideration from viewers and a healthy viewing culture greatly support the protection of the cast and the production of the program.

The production team will continue to do its best in producing ‘Hwanseungyeonae4’ to repay the support you send. Thank you.