On December 5, Park Na-rae was reported to the Seoul Gangnam Police Station on charges including assault, violations of medical law, and breaches of the Act on the Development of Popular Culture and Arts Industry. The complaint names Park Na-rae, her mother (who heads her agency AnPark), certain unnamed medical personnel, and former managers as respondents.
The allegations stem from accusations by Park Na-rae’s former managers, who claim they endured workplace harassment, verbal abuse, forced alcohol drinking, surrogate prescription errands, unpaid expenses, and even special assault.
One former manager reportedly sustained injuries from a thrown glass after refusing alcohol. The managers also allege that Park Na-rae used them for personal household duties, including party cleanups and errands, treating them as personal assistants. They have filed a real estate provisional seizure request and indicated plans to claim approximately 100 million KRW in damages.
Attorney Jung Tae-won of LKB Law Firm emphasized the complexity of the case: “This is not merely an entertainment scandal, but a multifaceted legal issue involving criminal, labor, and administrative law. Forced drinking, verbal abuse, and 24-hour standby duties could constitute workplace harassment and labor law violations. Throwing a glass causing injury may fall under special assault or battery, while surrogate prescription errands could involve medical law violations.”
Jung Tae-won also noted that the unregistered operation of AnPark violates Korean law, which requires registration for entertainment agencies. Penalties for violations include up to two years imprisonment or fines up to 20 million KRW, though early-stage administrative oversights are often resolved with fines or corrective orders.
In addition to the legal developments, Park Na-rae canceled filming for the MBC reality-variety show Na-do-shin-na, scheduled for December 5. The decision followed the public disclosure of the allegations. The show, which features Park Na-rae and her celebrity friends Jang Do-yeon, Shin Ki-ru, and Heo An-na, is known for its unscripted, spontaneous travel format and is set to air in January 2026. Production staff notified the remaining cast that the scheduled filming was canceled in response to the controversy.
A representative for Park Na-rae stated, “We have completed internal verification of the claims and are coordinating with legal counsel to issue an official statement soon,” but no formal statement has been released to date.
Industry observers describe the unfolding situation as significant, noting that prior reports of Park Na-rae’s alcohol-related behavior and workplace misconduct had circulated but remained unaddressed. The current allegations, combined with legal scrutiny and canceled filming, mark a major turning point in the scandal surrounding the comedian.
Sources: Kyunghyang News,MyDaily