Return of A Beloved Drinking Show Now Divides Viewers Amid Recent DUI Scandal

On August 8, 2024 (KST), rapper Lee Young Ji shared an exciting tweet—and other social media updates—announcing the return of her beloved YouTube show, My Alcohol Diary (also known as No Prepare).

The third season of the sool-bang, or “drinking show,” was first teased in June, though without set dates.

So, naturally, some viewers celebrated Lee Young Ji’s tweet confirming the return. Idol fans, and even celebrities themselves, flocked to the comments signing up to guest on the next season.

My Alcohol Diary is back. Set the table, let’s drink.

— Lee Young Ji

Hello, I’m SF9’s Inseong. I love My Alcohol Diary so much. It’s a program that heals me. I work at FNC and I’m willing to do whatever I’m told to do. (Can drink whatever, can talk about whatever.) I hope you have a great Thursday…

— SF9’s Inseong

Hello, Young Ji. This is Song Geon Hee. I really love My Alcohol Diary. When the table is set, may I come over? Please pick me. If not me, then who? Please. I really want to meet you in person, too. Pick me, please.

— Song Geon Hee

Dear Young Ji. I’ll bring the alcohol. Please turn me into a superstar.

— Ha Sung Woon

On the other hand, though, some viewers expressed uncertainty—especially given the “timing” of recent DUI scandal involving the BTS member Suga.

• “The timing, though.”
• “Dear Young Ji… I like My Alcohol Diary, but how about postponing or drinking tea instead?”
• “It didn’t even seem like she drinks well, so I wish she wouldn’t drink for the sake of her health…”
• “I’d prefer it if she ate food instead of drinking alcohol.”
• “I’d say her show is the original sool-bang, but there are too many drinking shows now. It’s harmful. It should be restricted to 19+.”
• “Is she obtuse…? People have been talking because of the DUI scandal that broke a day before. Young Ji is generally a good person, but she simply will not listen when the topic of drinking comes up. Maybe because My Alcohol Diary is so popular.”
• “Stop with the drinking shows already.”
• “No, no. Stop with the alcohol!”
• “Ugh, I hate drinking shows.”
• “I mean, an age restriction would solve the problem rather than removing the content itself. There are countless more problematic shows out there, but it feels like Young Ji’s show is being targeted right now. If this is to be removed, YouTube would have to remove all alcohol-related content on the platform. Is that possible?”
• “The show name doesn’t even include alcohol, but drinking seems to be almost its identity… Why? How about just eating food…? Like people do… Or drinking coffee or traditional tea would be nice, too.”
• “Young Ji is NOT the one who caused trouble after drinking, so why are people picking on her show?”
• “Can she not host the show if she doesn’t get drunk?”

Over the years, in general, Korea has seen concerns be raised over the increasing popularity of drinking shows.

Meanwhile, an episode of My Alcohol Diary featuring a girl group member was crowned the top-ranking YouTube video in Korea for 2023. Read more about it here:

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