[Edaily Starin YUN GI BACK Reporter] The production team of “Malja Show” has stepped in to directly ask for restraint after a series of malicious comments and indiscriminate slander targeting non-celebrity cast members.

The production team of KBS’s “Malja Show” recently stated via its official social media channels, “There are people who have been emotionally hurt by recent baseless slander and malicious comments directed at the non-celebrity cast members of ‘Malja Show.’”
They added, “‘Malja Show’ is a space where people find the courage to share their personal struggles and stories,” and urged viewers, “Please refrain from spreading unverified stories or directing personal criticism at the non-celebrity cast members so that they are not hurt after the broadcast.”
The production team also announced a strict policy regarding malicious comments. “We would like to inform you that, moving forward, baseless slander or malicious comments may be deleted without prior notice,” they stated, adding, “Please join us in fostering a culture of warm-hearted support and healthy online discourse.”
This announcement comes amid a continued stream of online slander and malicious comments targeting non-celebrity guests. It has drawn attention because the production team has taken the unusual step of directly appealing to viewers for restraint in order to protect the guests.
“Malja Show” is a talk variety show centered on the “Grandma Malja” character—originally introduced by comedian Kim Young-hee on “Gag Concert”—in which she and Jeong Beom-kyun discuss the concerns and stories of people from various generations. It airs every Monday at 10 p.m. on KBS2.