‘Unexpected Business’ Season 3 Responds to Sanitary Issues Involving Cast Members
The production team of "Unexpected Business" season 3 officially addresses the issue involving the establishment's sanitary condition.
It was after host Jo In Sung and cast members were criticized for showing poor food handling hygiene on the set.
Viewers Call Out Jo In Sung and 'Unexpected Business' Season 3 Cast - Here's Why
Viewers were quick to notice that some of the cast members were not properly equipped for their tasks, such as preparing food for the customers.
At one point, Jo In Sung, the main host of "Unexpected Business" season 3, faced backlash for being unsanitary while at the Kimbap.
He was seen without a mask and facing the food while talking.
The same goes for celebrity part-timer Yoon Gyung Ho, who was spotted tasting the food while preparing for it.
The incident caused a stir on social media, with netizens criticizing the show for a lack of sanitary guidelines.
The majority of the viewers say that they find the scene "uncomfortable" to watch.
Due to this, the team behind "Unexpected Business" season 3 addressed the controversy involving the said incident.
'Unexpected Business' Season 3 Production Team Apologizes Amid the Sanitary Issues on the Show
In a report, the production team acknowledges their shortcomings after viewers expressed their concerns regarding their previous episode.
"As "Unexpected Business 3" is running a restaurant and kimbap corner together, we should have paid close attention to hygiene, but there were shortcomings, such as the lack of wearing a mask, that caused concern to viewers."
The team expressed a "deep apology" on the matter, stating that it was "completely the production team's fault."
In addition, officials also explained that they thoroughly complied with the "local hygiene regulations and related laws" in the United States where the show was filmed; however, they acknowledge missing the "fundamentals," referring to sanitary gear.
As of now, the team is currently in the post-editing and broadcasting process; hence, they cannot correct procedures on the filming set but are encouraged to "work hard to reflect the opinions of viewers in editing and production."
The current season is the show's third installment, but it's their first time filming the variety program outside of South Korea.
"Unexpected Business" season 3 location is in Monterey, California, where Jo In Sung and Cha Tae Hyun run a Korean supermarket store.
Joining them are celebrity part-timers, which include Han Hyo Joo, Park Bo Young, Kim Ah Joong, Im Joo Hwan, Yoon Gyung Ho, and Park Byung Eun.
Officially premiered on October 26, the show has been gaining overwhelming response due to the cast members' chemistry and interaction with customers.
Airing every Thursday, "Unexpected Business" season 3 has a total of 12 episodes and is streamed via Disney+ and TVING.
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Written by Geca Wills
