JTBC’s ‘Divorce Reflection Camp Refresh’ has received a statement of opinion from officials for crossing the line in broadcasting.
On the 17th, the Korea Communications Standards Commission held a general meeting at the Mokdong Broadcasting Center in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, and decided to issue a statement of opinion regarding the broadcast of ‘Divorce Reflection Camp Refresh’, which featured a husband verbally abusing his wife while intoxicated and other suggestive content.
The program was deemed to promote stereotypes about gender roles, as it featured medical professionals generalizing and explaining male sexual desires without objective evidence.
Commissioner Kim Jeong-soo pointed out, “While the reasons for divorce are intimate issues, conversations held at home are being exposed without filters,” adding, “The complacent awareness of the production team, who prioritize ratings even if they face sanctions, is problematic.”
Chairperson Ryu Hee-rim also criticized, “In reality programs, there are overly explicit expressions and private matters, even issues related to sexual relations,” stating, “Even if it is rated for adults (19+), there are excessive aspects.”
The commission also decided to issue statements of opinion regarding the three major terrestrial broadcasters that excessively used profanity or discriminatory expressions in their entertainment programs.
Participants in SBS’s ‘Running Man’ said phrases like “Oh my,” “I’ll kill you,” and “The teacher who recognized the already ruined fundamentals,” which were displayed as subtitles, while MBC’s ‘How Do You Play?’ muted the phrase “Isn’t it?” and aired the phrase “What are you ruining, you bastard?” along with subtitles.
Additionally, KBS’s ‘2 Days & 1 Night’ was also included in the statement of opinion for using expressions like “The match that the century is paying attention to” and the phrase “Short legs are useful, huh?” along with subtitles.
