TamiltvN Removes Oh Yoanna’s You Quiz On The Block Episode Amid Workplace Bullying Lawsuit
31 January 2025, 11:43 am
tvN removed Episode 170 of You Quiz On The Block featuring late weathercaster Oh Yoanna after her family filed a lawsuit, alleging workplace bullying contributed to her tragic death.
Oh Yoanna’s Family Files Lawsuit Over Workplace Bullying
South Korean network tvN has removed Episode 170 of You Quiz On The Block, which featured late weathercaster Oh Yoanna, following allegations of workplace bullying. Oh’s family recently filed a lawsuit against a colleague, claiming workplace harassment led to her tragic death.
The episode, which also included weathercasters Bae Hye Ji and Nam Yu Jin, actor Son Suk Ku, and Professor Kim Bung Nyeon, was taken down from TVING on January 30, 2025 (KST). Additionally, all footage of Oh Yoanna has been removed from platforms like YouTube and Naver TV, while clips of other guests remain accessible.
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Allegations of Workplace Bullying
Reports suggest that Oh Yoanna was ostracized by her colleagues after appearing on the show. According to Kang Myeong Il, chair of MBC’s labor union, there was an exclusive group chat among weathercasters that deliberately excluded Oh Yoanna and another peer.
MBC released a statement reaffirming its stance against workplace bullying, stating, “MBC is against workplace bullying and has a zero-tolerance policy. If a formal request is made by Oh Yoanna’s family, an investigation will be launched immediately.”
Lawsuit Filed Against Colleague
On December 23, 2024, Oh Yoanna’s family filed a civil lawsuit with the Seoul Central District Court against her colleague, seeking damages for alleged workplace bullying. They claim she endured two years of harassment.
While MBC stated that Oh Yoanna never reported any bullying to HR or management, they emphasized their commitment to investigating any formal complaints. The case has sparked widespread public outrage, urging stricter measures against workplace harassment in the entertainment industry.