Viewers Flood MBC Gyeongnam's Message Board with Complaints Over Controversy Surrounding Producer Kim Hyun-ji's Criticism of Regional Dialects

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Viewers are increasingly criticizing MBC Gyeongnam producer Kim Hyun-ji and demanding an apology for labeling the Gyeongsang Province dialect used by Won-i, a member of the group Lisenne, as hate speech associated with the Ilbe online community. Viewers have pointed out that Producer Kim denied regional identity and displayed a double standard, and they are also strongly protesting the broadcasters lack of response.
Viewers are increasingly criticizing MBC Gyeongnam producer Kim Hyun-ji and demanding an apology for labeling the Gyeongsang Province dialect used by Won-i, a member of the group Lisenne, as hate speech associated with the Ilbe online community. Viewers have pointed out that Producer Kim denied regional identity and displayed a double standard, and they are also strongly protesting the broadcasters lack of response.

Viewers are increasingly criticizing MBC Gyeongnam producer Kim Hyun-ji and demanding an apology for labeling the Gyeongsang Province dialect used by Won-i, a member of the group Lisenne, as hate speech associated with the Ilbe online community. Viewers have pointed out that Producer Kim denied regional identity and displayed a double standard, and they are also strongly protesting the broadcaster’s lack of response.

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