Actress Kim Hieora has found herself embroiled in accusations of school bullying. While denying that she partook in active bullying, she confessed to being a bystander during her middle school years. Following this admission, the filming for his scheduled appearance on SNL Korea Season 4 was promptly canceled by the show's producers.

Earlier on September 4, SNL Korea Season 4 publicly announced Kim Hieora as the host for the 9th episode. However, following the news on September 6 by entertainment media outlet Dispatch, all plans for recording and broadcasting the episode featuring Kim were called off. The abrupt change of direction has cast a somber mood on the show's proceedings.

Ahead of her now-canceled appearance on SNL Korea Season 4, Kim Hieora shared, "There are so many facets to me that I want to share. I was planning to reveal a lot of these through SNL Korea. Despite these recent happenings, I strive to perform at my best alongside the show's talented crew."

On September 6 KST, Dispatch cited testimonials asserting that Kim Hieora was affiliated with a group during her middle school years and was implicated in a theft incident. In the report published by Dispatch, Kim acknowledged her involvement with the group and admitted to being a bystander to their endeavors, including extortion, physical assault, and verbal abuse.