"Fixed 11" Jun Hyun-moo loses his voice, prompting an…
During the July 2026 filming of Jun Hyun-moos Plan 4 broadcaster Jun Hyun-moo utilized AI voice synthesis after losing his voice due to a throat condition
- Incident date
- Jul 2026
- Target
- Jun Hyun-moo
On July 17, 2026, television personality Jun Hyun-moo experienced a significant vocal health issue while filming an episode of the MBN program Jun Hyun-moo’s Plan 4. During a trip to Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province, Jun was unable to speak clearly, forcing him to rely on a megaphone to communicate with his co-star, KwakTube, and the production crew during the opening segments of the show.
What happened
As his throat condition worsened, Jun Hyun-moo opted to utilize AI voice synthesis technology to fulfill his narration duties for the episode. He addressed the audience through the AI-generated narration, stating that his voice had completely gone and that he would be using the digital replacement for the remainder of the broadcast. Despite the vocal impairment, the filming continued with guests Seongri, Haru, and Jang Han-byeol. The production integrated the synthetic voice to ensure the narrative continuity of the episode remained intact while Jun managed his recovery. The incident highlights a practical application of AI voice technology in media production, serving as a substitute for a human presenter who is temporarily physically unable to perform their professional duties.