On January 12, Park Na Rae former manager, identified as A, issued an official statement refuting claims previously made by Park Na Rae’s side and presenting his own account of events.
According to him, during discussions surrounding contract renewal, Park Na Rae allegedly attempted to secure a more advantageous position by seeking leverage over senior comedians Kim Jun Ho and Kim Dae Hee, the founders of JDB Entertainment.
A claimed that Park pressured him to obtain audio recordings involving the senior comedians and that he later delivered these recordings to Park Na Rae and her boyfriend. He stated that the files are still being preserved as evidence.
Regarding phone call records revealed by Park Na Rae’s side, A firmly denied initiating contact after his resignation. He insisted that all calls—including two late-night calls spanning from January 7 to January 8—were initiated by Park Na Rae herself. He further claimed to possess recordings of most of their conversations, including nearly three hours of dialogue recorded at Park Na Rae’s residence.
A also addressed allegations of negligence involving Park Na Rae’s dog, Bokdol. He asserted that Park Na Rae had not visited the dog prior to filming schedules and that he personally took responsibility for the dog’s care at his grandmother’s home in Mokpo. According to A, Bokdol required consistent medical attention due to poor health, and all responsibilities—including feeding, medication, cleaning, walks, bathing, and hospital visits—were handled by him.
Concerning claims that Park Na Rae offered a ₩500 million settlement, A strongly denied the accusation. He explained that after waking up to numerous calls and messages and seeing media reports he believed were inaccurate, he immediately consulted his lawyer. On January 8, he said he sent a settlement proposal through legal counsel as a “final opportunity.”
A emphasized that the proposal did not include any financial demands, instead requesting an apology and acknowledgment for what he described as false reports. He claimed that despite this, Park Na Rae sent him a message asking, “If not money, then what do you want?” —a response he described as oddly calculated.
Negotiations reportedly continued until 10 p.m. on January 8 but ultimately collapsed. A alleged that Park Na Rae’s side had initially sent a settlement proposal on January 5 and, after he rejected it within hours, released a statement containing false information roughly an hour later. Soon after, he said, they filed a complaint accusing him of attempted extortion at Yongsan Police Station.
A also refuted controversies regarding employment benefits, stating that he had worked as an entertainment company executive since 2015 and had consistently been covered by Korea’s four major insurances. He claimed that during his time working with Park Na Rae, he repeatedly requested insurance enrollment for himself, the team leader, and managers, but was told that final authority rested with Park Na Rae herself.
Addressing salary-related reports, A denied claims that he agreed to reduce his monthly pay from ₩5 million to ₩3 million. He clarified that the ₩3 million figure referred to meeting and operational expenses, not his personal salary, adding that interpreting it otherwise would raise questions about how basic living costs could be covered.
As both sides continue to present conflicting narratives, public attention remains fixed on the unfolding dispute. The situation has sparked broader discussions about power dynamics, transparency, and accountability within Korea’s entertainment management system.
Sources: Wikitree,News1
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