"Why don't you pay me when I worked? Freelance is sad." Jang Sung-kyu, Bada, and Kim Won-hyo are angry over the unpaid MCB fee
Oct 01, 2025
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On the 1st, MC Bae wrote on his SNS, `Why don't you pay me when I've been working. It's already been a year. That's the 10th episode… Whenever you ask for help, contact me no. I also urge you no...," he wrote. He then added with a hashtag "Sadness of freelancers. Sadness without company. Sadness without contract."" to directly deal with irresponsible broadcasting practices.
The article was followed by support and anger from fellow celebrities. Jang Sung-kyu, an announcer-turned-TV broadcaster, said "Oh, I'm upset. I have to get it Bro" and the singer Bada "The weak punish these people" expressed his anger. Comedian Kim Won-hyo said, `This is the rotten reality of this floor. Complain and spread it on social media. That's the answer," he said, advising a tough response. Announcer Cho Choong-hyun also pointed out firmly that "You're a sheep."
Meanwhile, MC Bae joined a cable broadcaster after failing the comedian and announcer exams one after another. After that, he is a freelance host who has pioneered a new path called 'Pre-MC' after hosting a large company event.
Netizens are responding by saying, "Is it still possible to steal money"", "You must never do anything without a contract"", "Freelancer protection is urgently needed".
mj.cho@sportschosun.com
