Amid Park Na-rae's Manager Abuse Controversy, Contrasting 'Good Deed' Cases of Kian84, Park Myung-soo, Jang Young-ran, and Jang Yoon-jeong Resurface

As the controversy surrounding comedian Park Na-rae's alleged manager abuse of power escalates, contrasting heartwarming stories between celebrities and their managers are being brought back into the spotlight.

One of the first cases to resurface involves webtoon artist and broadcaster Kian84. A YouTube video revealed his farewell with an employee of six years. Kian84 jokingly clarified it wasn't 150 million KRW (approximately $110,000 USD) when the employee mentioned receiving 'one and a half sheets,' expressing his gratitude. He also prepared a small farewell party with a custom cake, creating a touching moment. The employee expressed happiness, saying, 'It was good that the boss was the boss until the end,' showcasing an amicable departure.

The story of singer Park Myung-soo and his manager Han Kyung-ho is also being mentioned again. Han Kyung-ho shared on social media an instance where Park Myung-soo took the wheel for a long-distance drive to ease the manager's burden. With similar anecdotes known from the past, Park Myung-soo's repeated acts of consideration are seen not as mere good deeds but as a 'habit.' The manager previously stated on broadcast, 'I'm always grateful because my salary is higher than people my age.'

Broadcaster Jang Young-ran also touched hearts with her request to her agency to reduce her contract fee to increase her manager's and stylist's salaries. She has maintained good relationships with former managers, even assisting with a car purchase when one transitioned to becoming an auto dealer and continuing to employ another at her husband's hospital.

Singer Jang Yoon-jeong drew a clear line by stating it would be an offense reportable to the Ministry of Employment and Labor if managers were made to wait during drinking sessions. This stance, defining the situation not by friendship but by the 'employment relationship,' is being reinterpreted as a social standard in light of the Park Na-rae controversy's key issues.

Meanwhile, Park Na-rae is facing legal action from former managers, who have raised multiple allegations including workplace bullying, verbal abuse, instructing on private errands, and unpaid wages. Although she announced a hiatus, the former managers counter that no apology has been made, and the dispute continues. The scope of the controversy and responsibility are expected to be determined through legal judgment.

Netizens are reacting positively, commenting things like 'Seeing these contrasting cases makes them even more heartwarming,' 'I want to work for a boss who considers their employees like Kian84,' and 'Are Park Myung-soo and Jang Young-ran really angels? It seems good people connect.'