
The family of the late Oh Yoanna, a former MBC weathercaster, claimed that there exists a voice recording in which she expressed her suffering from workplace bullying to an MBC official during her lifetime.
On the 3rd, comprehensive channel Channel A reported, "The family stated that 'there is a voice recording in which Oh Yoanna appeals to four MBC officials about the suffering she experienced.' They added, 'This recording will be key evidence in uncovering the truth about the bullying the deceased faced and from whom it came.'"
They further explained the content of the recording, saying, "Oh Yoanna shares the bullying she faced from a specific weathercaster and seeks advice, stating, '(Because of a specific weathercaster) I am in so much pain,' 'The words are so violent,' 'Is this workplace bullying?' and 'Or did I do something wrong?'"
The family is said to be considering whether to release the recording after reviewing the investigation situation at MBC.
Previously, the deceased passed away in September of last year at the age of 28. Recently, the Daily Newspaper reported that a 17-page letter was found on her mobile phone, which contained details about experiencing workplace bullying, causing a stir.
In response, MBC stated on the 28th, "The deceased had never reported her grievances to the responsible department or the management officials she worked with while working as a freelancer," and added, "If the family requests fact-checking based on the letter, we are prepared to start an investigation into the truth as soon as possible."
Additionally, MBC decided to form a fact-finding committee chaired by an external expert to determine the cause of the deceased's death and uncover the truth.
The late Oh Yoanna participated in the JYP Entertainment public audition in 2017. She was crowned as the 'Sook' in the 2019 National Chunhyang Selection Contest and had been active as an MBC public weathercaster since 2021.
During her time at MBC, Oh Yoanna provided weather information through major programs such as 'News Today,' 'Weekend MBC News,' and '12 MBC News.' Her last broadcast was on the morning news program '930 MBC News.'
In particular, Oh Yoanna also appeared on the tvN entertainment program 'You Quiz on the Block' in 2022.
[Ji Seung-hoon, Star Today Reporter]