Tag: Kang Ho Dong

Boom and Super Junior’s Lee Teuk Replace Kang Ho Dong for KBS “Star King”

Boom and Super Junior’s Lee Teuk will replace Kang Ho Dong for KBS’s “Star King.” As Soompi.com has reported earlier Kang Ho Dong’s current resignation meant that a new MC needed to be found for KBS’s “Star King.” “Star King’s” production team decided to use Boom and Lee Teuk as they have worked together in the past.

Kang Ho Dong’s Last Appearance On TV

Kang Ho Dong let the fans down with his last appearance on "One Night Two Days" on September 25. Kang Ho Dong’s fans were waiting for a goodbye but he left without saying a word. It caused many tears from his fans on MBC home page. The netizens posted hundreds of messages on the KBS TV show’s home page "It is more sad since he left without saying goodbye" and "I hope to see Kang Ho Dong on TV soon," but there were also netizens who showed their support for Kang Ho Dong’s decision to retire from the screen after the tax scandal.

Lee Seung Gi to Appear on "2011 Asia Song Festival"

Lee Seung Gi will appear on the “2011 Asia Song Festival.” The festival will be held on October 15 and is the 8th one. Lee Seung Gi proved that he was a true Hallyu star when his drama SBS’s “Shining Inheritance” was broadcast in 81 different countries. The show will have different Asian stars, such as Super Junior, SNSD, Perfume (The Japanese Techno-Pop Girl Group), and other Hong Kong and Chinese stars.

First Recording of "1N2D" Without Kang Ho Dong Begins

September 23 marks an important turning point for the highly popular KBS variety show “1 Night 2 Day” with the date being the first recording of the show after MC Kang Ho Dong’s shocking retirement announcement MC. The remaining five members however are continuing on and have gathered to commence recording.

1 Night 2 Days: Filming on September 23 Without Kang Ho Dong

After being prosecuted for tax evasions and eventually taking a temporary retirement from the entertainment industry on September 9, there has been discussion on whether or not Kang Ho Dong will be able to have a proper goodbye on the show KBS “1 Night 2 Days.” Having led to program to being the top variety program for 4 years, it’s been the talk among viewers considering that they’ve all grown attached to the MC.

Kang Ho Dong to Step Down from MBC “Knee Drop Guru,” SBS “Star King” and “Strong Heart”

On Sept. 21, the much embattled show host Kang Ho Dong has announced his decision to step down from three of his main TV shows, including MBC “Knee Drop Guru,” SBS “Star King” and “Strong Heart.” According to multiple reports, Kang Ho Dong recently met with the production teams and told his decision to withdraw from all three shows.

Kang Ho Dong’s Investment in the 2018 Winter Olympic Site Stirs Further Controversy

On September 20, local media reported, "Kang Ho Dong, who recently declared his provisional retirement due to many criticisms regarding his tax evasion, bought $2 million USD worth of land in Pyeongchang." It was revealed that Kang Ho Dong has spent the last two years purchasing this land. Another reporter who further investigated this investment stated, "It has been confirmed that Kang Ho Dong bought 20,000 square meters of land over the course of the past two years."