Introduction

In a shocking turn of events, MBC Radio's popular show **Two O’Clock Date With Ahn Young Mi** has landed in hot water with the Korea Communications Standards Commission (KOCSC) after host Ahn Young Mi dropped an inappropriate expletive during a live broadcast. The incident has raised serious questions about on-air conduct and the standards upheld by broadcasters in South Korea.

Incident Details

On March 31, 2024, KOCSC convened a plenary session where they imposed a formal **Warning**—a significant statutory penalty outlined in Article 51 of the Broadcasting Deliberation Regulations. This warning is one of the more severe sanctions and can adversely affect the renewal of broadcasting licenses, especially for a prominent broadcaster like MBC.

The ordeal began on October 29, 2024, when Ahn Young Mi interviewed Sunwoo from the K-pop boy band THE BOYZ. During their lively interaction, Ahn casually inquired how Sunwoo managed his numerous impersonation requests. His playful reply, "I do them all," led Ahn to joke, “And then you turn around and say 'F*ck?'" This line stirred up a controversy, especially as the host followed up with wordplay that intertwined Korean profanity with the word for "shoes," creating a cheeky yet inappropriate moment on live radio.

KOCSC's Response

During the KOCSC plenary session, Nam Tae Jeong, the head of MBC's Radio Division 2, acknowledged the mistake, expressing regret from both the production team and Ahn herself. He attributed the slip to Ahn's fatigue from her demanding schedule, which included work on **SNL Korea**, a program that features adult content. However, KOCSC was not swayed by this excuse, criticizing the production team for their failure to address the profanity in real-time acknowledging the slip-up during the show.

Although the broadcast continued without interruption after the incident, Ahn Young Mi offered an apology during the next day’s episode. Yet, KOCSC deemed this response too late and insufficient for the gravity of the situation.

Implications for Broadcasting Standards

This incident is particularly striking in light of another recent case where another major broadcaster faced similar legal scrutiny due to inappropriate content during a live performance by the rising K-pop group **NewJeans**. As the KOCSC continues to uphold stringent broadcasting standards, the ramifications of this incident at MBC may compel all broadcasters to rethink and reinforce their policies regarding live broadcasts.

Conclusion

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