Actor Park Jung-min's publishing company, 'Mujae,' has recently attracted explosive interest following the broadcast of tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block,' but has reported unexpected side effects, including prank call incidents. Amid warm support, excessive attention seems to be hindering progress.

On the 16th, the publishing company Mujae expressed gratitude through its official Instagram, stating, "Thank you sincerely for the interest after the release of 'First Summer, Wanju' and the airing of 'You Quiz on the Block.'"

It continued, "However, since the broadcast, irrelevant inquiries and prank calls have excessively followed at the telephone number listed on the back of the book. This has become a significant burden for us, currently operating with just two people, and we have reluctantly decided to temporarily suspend the phone line."

The publishing company stated that it would accept inquiries instead through an email account, noting, "We will respond diligently even if it's late. If we can become a more spacious company, we would like to create a dedicated team for reader engagement," promising for the future. It also politely declined excessive goodwill regarding gifts sent by some readers, stating, "We will gratefully accept only the sentiment. There is no better gift than support through book purchases."

At the end of the notice, it mentioned, "Currently, there are no hiring plans," seeking understanding from those who suddenly sent in resumes after the 'You Quiz' broadcast. It expressed a heartfelt commitment, stating, "We will do our best with just the two of us to create a better company for the time being."

Earlier, Park Jung-min appeared on tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' and shared updates as the representative of the publishing company. After the broadcast, when asked at an event, "Has the book order volume increased significantly?" he responded with a bright smile, saying, "Our director is almost dancing with joy."

However, beneath the positive responses of warm support and increased orders, there has also been overwhelming interest that is becoming difficult to handle. Unexpected prank calls and excessive contact have been burdensome for running a small publishing company. Netizens have noted, "Support should not be detrimental," and "While supporting with good intentions, etiquette must be maintained," reflecting the need for a mature fan culture.

As warm perspectives continue for Park Jung-min's challenge on the new path of publishing, it is time to support his journey with sincere encouragement rather than excessive interest.

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