Content creator Nitmolcash, who gained popularity for his unique characters and catchphrases, has admitted to allegations of dating violence and verbal abuse, and has fully ceased his activities. With his agency acknowledging most of the suspicions just one day after his ex-girlfriend's allegations surfaced, the production team of a public institution's web drama in which he stars has been left in a difficult position.

The controversy began on September 28 when Nitmolcash's ex-girlfriend released audio recordings online containing verbal abuse and threats of physical violence. The transcripts shocked the public, as they included not only private conflicts but also disparaging remarks labeling ordinary workers as part of the lower class and insults directed at disabled children. As the situation escalated rapidly, his agency, NOV Entertainment, issued an official apology on September 29, confirming that after verifying the facts, most of the allegations were true. Consequently, Nitmolcash has made his channel videos private, closed all his social media accounts, and entered an indefinite period of self-reflection.

The Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly is in the most difficult position. The Assembly had invested significant effort into producing an eight-part comedic web drama titled 'The Assemblyman is Live,' casting Nitmolcash as the lead character, Jung Eui-yeol. They were scheduled to hold a production presentation on October 7 and premiere the first episode on their official channel two days later, but the lead actor's serious personal controversy and announcement to halt activities have put the entire promotional project at risk of being scrapped. As this is a work funded by public taxes, the production team is in deep deliberation over how to resolve the situation, whether through editing or re-filming.

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