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| ▲ This image, provided by KBS, shows the TV broadcaster's variety program "Dogs Are Incredible," featuring renowned dog trainer Kang Hyung-wook (R). (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- KBS's variety program "Dogs Are Incredible," featuring renowned dog trainer Kang Hyung-wook, has been postponed due to allegations of workplace bullying against him.
On the 20th, a KBS official announced, "Considering the controversy surrounding trainer Kang Hyung-wook, we have decided to cancel today's episode of 'Dogs Are Incredible' and replace it with alternative programming."
Instead of "Dogs Are Incredible," KBS 2TV aired reruns of "Walking into the World" and "Paldo Babssang" during its usual time slot at 8:55 PM. The decision on whether to continue airing "Dogs Are Incredible" or to postpone next week's episode as well has not yet been made.
The controversy stems from recent reviews posted on a job platform, where former employees of Kang's company, Bodeum Company, claimed they experienced workplace bullying.
The reviewers stated that they suffered from mental health issues such as panic disorder, anxiety disorder, and depression during their employment.
They also alleged that the management monitored employees' messages and frequently assigned tasks unrelated to their jobs, contributing to a toxic work environment.
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| ▲ This image, provided by the municipality of Seoul, shows dog trainer Kang Hyung-wook (R). (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
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