A writer identifying as an MBC PD has shared a heartfelt appeal, revealing that four lawsuits have been filed against an upcoming program just four days before its premiere, urging fans to tune in.
Introducing themselves as a “documentary PD at MBC,” the writer posted on an online community on the 15th regarding the documentary ‘Pseudo-Hunter,’ which is set to air on MBC on the night of the 19th, stating, “I am gathering my courage to post this preview.”
They further claimed, “Four lawsuits were filed to prevent this documentary from airing,” explaining that “three are injunctions to ban the broadcast, and one is a criminal complaint filed by the U.S. branch of that church.”
‘Pseudo-Hunter’ is a two-part series focusing on the life and death of the late Director Tak Myung-hwan, a religious researcher known to be the real-life inspiration for the character ‘Pastor Park’ played by actor Lee Jung-jae in the movie ‘Svaha’. Parts 1 and 2 will air on the 19th and 26th at 9 PM. The series is directed by Seo Jung-moon, formerly of ‘PD Notebook,’ and co-produced by the drama production company KeyEast.
Director Tak was a figure who tracked the corruption of emerging religious groups such as the Unification Church, JMS, Shincheonji, and the Salvation Sect. He passed away on February 18, 1994, after being stabbed by an assailant in the hallway of his apartment at the age of 56. The culprit, a man named Lim who was 26 at the time and the driver for a church pastor, was arrested three days later. While prosecutors pointed to Pastor A as the mastermind, A claimed it was a solo crime and was eventually cleared of all charges.
It is reported that the injunctions mentioned by the ‘Pseudo-Hunter’ PD have not been granted. On the 6th, the Seoul Western District Court dismissed all three injunction requests, stating, “Publicizing social issues related to religious activities is in the public interest.”
The production team believes they have secured new clues after 32 years. According to MBC, there were circumstances where Lim demanded money from the church after his release, threatening to “expose the truth of the case if money was not provided.” All three of Director Tak’s sons have maintained the theory of a mastermind behind the crime for decades.
In a previous press release, PD Seo stated, “During the investigation process, I felt a fear that my family and I could be threatened,” adding, “In that moment, I could truly feel what Director Tak must have gone through while he was alive.”
