[E-Daily Starin, Reporter Gim Ga Yeong ] As allegations that the production team of the MBC variety show "I Live Alone" staged Jeon Hyun-moo's impromptu trip to Kazakhstan have not subsided, the production team has once again issued a statement.

On the 31st, the production team of MBC’s “I Live Alone” posted an announcement on its official website stating, “We did not receive any financial sponsorship or production cost support from the Almaty City Tourism Bureau for the Kazakhstan episode,” and added, “We clarify that the filming proceeded smoothly thanks to the administrative procedures required for on-site filming and the cooperation provided for on-site production.”
However, they have not commented on the allegations currently surfacing regarding the pre-booking of airline tickets.
Previously, on MBC’s *I Live Alone*, Jeon Hyun-moo was shown embarking on an impromptu overseas trip without any prior preparation after being given a two-day, one-night break. Without even deciding on a destination, he went to Incheon International Airport, found an available flight ticket, paid for it, and spontaneously departed for Kazakhstan. He then rented a car and enjoyed his trip around Kazakhstan.
However, some viewers with experience traveling to Kazakhstan raised questions after watching the episode. They pointed out that renting a car typically requires going through complex procedures—such as depositing one’s driver’s license at the embassy and obtaining a notarized copy—but the broadcast showed him renting a car quickly and easily without going through this process. This led to allegations of fabrication.
As the controversy spread, the production team of “I Live Alone” eventually stated, “Jeon Hyun-moo’s trip to Kazakhstan unfolded exactly as shown on the broadcast: just before departing for Kazakhstan, he submitted his international driver’s license and passport to a local car rental company at the airport and rented a car,” and “After the broadcast, we received inquiries about how to rent a car locally and checked with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kazakhstan. We belatedly confirmed that a separate notarization procedure is required. The embassy informed us that many Korean nationals have suffered losses due to this issue locally and that they will issue another notice to ensure Korean visitors do not face such problems in the future.”
He added, “We did not receive any filming support or sponsorship regarding this trip to Kazakhstan,” and stated, “Going forward, the production team of *I Live Alone* will exercise greater care in producing the show.”