A healing program by Oh Eun-young that embodies comfort and empathy, ‘Oh Eun-young Stay’ is coming.
On the morning of the 23rd, the production presentation for MBN's new entertainment program ‘Oh Eun-young Stay’ was held via online recorded broadcast. The event was attended by Oh Eun-young, Go So-young, Moon Se-yoon, and PD Lee So-jin.
‘Oh Eun-young Stay’, which will premiere at 9:10 PM that evening, is a special program planned for MBN's 30th anniversary, featuring people who have experienced pain that can come to anyone in life, entering a temple stay to soothe their weary hearts over a 1-night, 2-day stay while seeking comfort, empathy, and various solutions.
PD Lee So-jin, who directed the ‘Sokpuri Show Dongchimi’ and heard the inner thoughts of stars, will listen to the inner thoughts of ordinary participants in this program.
PD Lee introduced, “'Oh Eun-young Stay' is a healing program where people with pain or stories that can come to anyone come to stay for 1 night and 2 days to rest and receive comfort. It seems like we are living in a ‘not okay era’ these days, and people with relatable stories will come.”
The lineup of participants in ‘Oh Eun-young Stay’ is quite impressive. Dr. Oh Eun-young, a mental health expert and a nationally recognized mentor, Go So-young, who is challenging her first fixed entertainment show in 33 years, and top entertainer Moon Se-yoon. When asked about the reasons for their casting, PD Lee said, “Dr. Oh Eun-young is an expert that any PD would want to work with at least once,” adding, “While filming, I understood why she is Dr. Oh Eun-young. There was so much to learn, and the ordinary participants received great comfort and strength.”
Regarding Go So-young, she said, “She is the best actress in Korea and a role model for many,” and “Since we haven’t seen her in entertainment, I wanted to work with her at least once. The two have a friendship, and the new combination is fresh, so I put a lot of effort into casting them.”
She continued, “I was amazed by Go So-young's excellent talk skills throughout the filming. Her empathy, concentration, and memory were all outstanding. Seeing her remember even the casual remarks made by participants made me wonder why there hasn’t been a ‘Go So-young Show’ before.”
PD Lee also expressed her affection, saying, “Moon Se-yoon has not only collaborated with Oh Eun-young on various programs but is also currently the most notable comedian. I wondered how it would have been without Moon Se-yoon on set; he guided the nervous participants well during the first broadcast. Thanks to him, the participants opened their hearts and engaged in the show.”
Dr. Oh Eun-young plans to communicate and empathize with the participants, sharing tears and laughter through this program.
Dr. Oh stated, “I have been contemplating for a long time while planning this program. In these days when countless contents are pouring out, I discussed with the production team how to create a program that reaches many people's hearts and empowers their lives, and this was born after numerous discussions. I hope this program becomes a source of strength and a small courage for living in the future. I will do my best.”
She continued, “The ‘temple’ in temple stay does not only carry a religious meaning. The environment harmonized with nature itself provides comfort and strength to humans. This place, Ssanggyesa, is said to be a temple with a thousand years of history. Please don’t feel burdened by its religious color; think of it as a time to gain courage to live while spending time in the born nature and the nature to which we will return. I felt good and healthy during the 1-night, 2-day stay.”
Additionally, she added, “This program is not about changing others. It is a time to listen to and empathize with someone else's life. I hope it becomes a time of comfort in one’s heart.”
Go So-young, who is challenging her first fixed entertainment show in 33 years, said, “The influence of the teacher was the biggest factor in my decision to participate.”
She continued, “If you are a citizen of Korea and a parent, you would want to meet the teacher directly to confirm if your path is right,” adding, “Personally, I have a friendship with the teacher and have received great help, so I gladly accepted the offer to participate.”
Go So-young also mentioned, “Rather than presenting solutions or answers, I have experienced various roles such as a mother and daughter while raising children over 15 years of marriage. I participated with the thought that there might be common ground to share in that process. In fact, I received even greater comfort and strength.”
She added, “My family supported me a lot. My son and daughter are fans of Oh Eun-young, so I received encouragement saying, ‘Mom, have a good time.’”
The youngest member of the MC team, Moon Se-yoon, said, “My family was very happy to be with Dr. Oh, as they are huge fans. Go So-young is a role model for many. During my school days, I often thought, ‘When will I get to see Go So-young before I die?’ I never expected to meet her like this. I felt that life is worth living.”
He continued, “(Thanks to Go So-young) I am so excited. We communicate well, and it’s much more fun than I expected. Go So-young is an amazing talker. She revealed that she has stories accumulated over 33 years. From fresh kimchi to aged kimchi, various talks poured out.”
As counseling programs are increasing, will watching the process of receiving counseling help viewers, even if they are not receiving counseling directly?
Dr. Oh said, “Life is not always happy. No matter how hard you try, frustrations come, and there are things that are beyond your control. If you can sincerely discuss and share your heart with someone at that time, it can be a great help. It will remind you that ‘even if you go through difficult times, my life is still valuable.’”
She added, “It’s not easy to bring out various stories from the heart, but it is important. If conveyed well through broadcasting, I think viewers will be able to accept it comfortably,” and explained, “Counseling programs deal with humans, understanding myself, and recognizing and grasping others. If there are wounds here, we can cover them and gain strength to live by thinking from a different angle.”
Finally, Dr. Oh said, “This is a program that can provide comfort to my family and friends as well. I will put in that much sincerity. I will do my best to create a good program, a harmless broadcast that provides comfort. Please encourage us a lot.”
‘Oh Eun-young Stay’ will premiere on the 23rd at 9:10 PM.
