Broadcast Resumption of 'Bonihani', Park So-young and Chae-yeon Greet Fans "Thank You for Waiting So Long"

On the 20th, comedian Park So-young joined EBS1's children's program 'Live Talk! Talk! Boni Hani'. Photo by EBS 'Live Talk! Talk! Boni Hani'

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] Comedian Park So-young has joined the EBS1 children's program "Live Talk! Talk! Boni Hani" ("Boni Hani").

On the 20th, on "Boni Hani," comedian Park So-young transformed into 'So-young,' a representative voice for children, expressing concerns about the difficulty of refraining from smartphone use.

During the broadcast, Park So-young engaged closely with the young viewers through live situational skits and even conducted viewer polls.

Previously, through "Dugeun Dugeun Bangbang," Park So-young announced the birth of a full-fledged 'presidential child' and transformed into the novice scientist 'Nara,' explaining difficult scientific principles in an easier way. She added fun with her cheerful energy and fresh, lively charm.

Park So-young said, "I am honored to join 'Boni Hani.' At first, I was very nervous and tense, but the 'Boni Hani' team helped me a lot, so I was able to film comfortably." She added, "I will continue to work harder to show a good image to the children and think from the children's perspective."

On the 20th, 'Boni Hani' resumed broadcasting after about a month following the controversy over adult cast members assaulting teenage cast members and making sexually harassing remarks. Photo by EBS, screenshot from the live broadcast 'Talk! Talk! Boni Hani'.

Meanwhile, on the previous day (the 20th), "Boni Hani" resumed broadcasting after about a month following controversies involving adult cast members assaulting teenage cast members and making sexually harassing remarks.

In the broadcast that day, "Boni Hani" staged a "winter vacation" during the opening. 'Hani' Chae-yeon began by saying, "Vacations are nice, but I really miss my friends."

Together with 'Boni' Ui-woong, Chae-yeon danced on the opening stage and said, "I really missed my friends." She added, "We have returned after a long winter vacation. Thank you to all the friends who waited without forgetting."

Chae-yeon continued, "It's been a while, but you haven't forgotten me, right? Thank you for waiting so long."

"Boni Hani" caused controversy last December when comedian Choi Young-soo was accused of assaulting teenage female cast member Chae-yeon, and another comedian, Park Dong-geun, was accused of sexually harassing Chae-yeon.

At that time, EBS temporarily suspended the broadcast and announced measures to completely replace the production team. They also promised to provide counseling and protection programs if necessary, as well as protection for teenage cast members.