Park Na-rae’s agency denies inside job rumors in theft case

Comedian Park Na-rae / Courtesy of MBC

Comedian Park Na-rae’s agency has addressed ongoing speculation surrounding a recent theft at her residence, confirming that a suspect has been arrested and denying rumors of insider involvement.

“We determined early on that the incident was a theft committed by an outsider and submitted CCTV footage from the home to the police on April 8,” Park's agency said in a statement. “The police have since identified and arrested the suspect, and a warrant for detention has reportedly been issued.

“We are relieved that the suspect was swiftly apprehended, and we are grateful to the authorities for their efforts."

In response to online speculation suggesting the theft may have been an inside job, the agency said firmly, “This is not true.” It also warned against the spread of baseless rumors. “False information is being recklessly circulated via online communities and social media. We will take strong legal action against such misinformation without leniency.”

An official from Park's team said on April 8 that her home had been broken into and valuables stolen. “The exact amount of the losses is still being assessed, and her manager has reported the incident to the police,” the official said at the time.

Due to the incident, Park was absent from a scheduled appearance on MBC Standard FM’s “Son Tae-jin’s Trot Radio” that same day. The production team announced one hour before the broadcast that her appearance had been canceled “due to personal circumstances,” apologizing to listeners.

Park made her debut in 2006 as part of KBS’s 21st class of comedians and has since gained popularity through shows such as “Gag Concert,” “Video Star,” “Amazing Saturday,” and “Tobob Love.”

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.