“They Act Like Nothing Happened” Late Oh Yo-anna’s Brother Shares Heartfelt Plea on Her Birthday

On what would have been her birthday, the family of the late MBC weathercaster Oh Yo-anna shared a heartbreaking message, still mourning her loss months after her tragic passing.

Her older brother, identified as Mr. A, posted a deeply emotional letter on Oh Yo-anna’s personal social media account on April 30, expressing the family's grief and longing.

“We prepared a birthday meal with all her favorite dishes,” he wrote. “We used to celebrate together every year, and it still feels unreal that I can no longer reach out and hear her voice.”

He added that files found on her phone revealed just how long and deeply she had been suffering. “Through what we found, I came to understand that her death wasn’t a moment of impulse, but the result of prolonged pain.”

The family has consistently claimed that Oh Yo-anna endured severe psychological distress due to workplace bullying.

“My sister was bright, kind, and hardworking,” Mr. A said. “The abuse she endured was enough to push a person to their death. Yet some of those responsible continue to report the weather as if nothing happened, living their lives as usual. To us, that’s a second form of harm.”

He went on to say, “I hope those who caused her pain—and those who stayed silent—offer genuine apologies and reflect sincerely. Please continue to care, so that Yo-anna can finally rest in peace.”

Oh Yo-anna passed away in September last year, leaving behind a 17-page handwritten letter.

The family identified four fellow weathercasters within MBC as perpetrators, and has filed a civil lawsuit against one of them. In January, MBC launched an internal investigation committee, but the network has yet to release an official statement.

Those accused have remained silent while continuing to appear on-air, further fueling public controversy.