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.
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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."
Sunday Variety Shows Ratings Review: “1 Night, 2 Days” and “Running Man” Rise in Viewership.
“1 Night, 2 Days” showed a rise in viewership ratings this past weekend, perhaps signaling the end to the “Kang Ho Dong Shock.” “Running Man” also received much love for its Beijing Special.
Super Junior’s Eunhyuk Picked as a Rising Variety Show Entertainer by KBS’ Producer
Super Junior member Eunhyuk received a call from KBS’ producer, Na Young Suk, who is the producer for 1 Night and 2 Days variety show. He was picked as the most wanted as a variety show entertainer.
Will MBC "Golden Fishery" Move on Without Kang Ho Dong?
MBC’s “Golden Fishery’s” Chief Producer Won Man Shik has begun talking about the future of “Golden Fishery” without Kang Ho Dong. Won Man Shik stated on September 16, “Currently we are discussing whether we need to find a new emcee or just get rid of Kang Ho Dong’s corner and make a new one. However, ‘Radio Star’ will not become the main corner.” Currently, all of the big three broadcasting companies (SBS, KBS, and MBC) are all in a state of confusion because of Kang Ho Dong’s retirement statement. MBC is especially in red alert because of “Golden Fishery.”
Jang Geun Suk Disproves Rumors of Nose Surgery
Actor Jang Geun Suk was the guest on this week’s episode of MBC’s “Golden Fishery- Knee Drop Guru.” Continuing from last week’s segment, Jang Geun Suk had a lot to talk about, one of the issues being a question that came in from a viewer.
"Strong Heart" Production Team’s Secret Message for Kang Ho Dong
Kang Ho Dong recently had trouble with taxes and has announced his temporary retirement. One of the staff members from SBS “Strong Heart,” had stated that “Mr. Kang’s last day may be September 27.” However, the interesting fact is that the production team of “Strong Heart” seems to have left a secret message for Kang Ho Dong for the episode of Strong Heart that was broadcast on September 13. Because the episode was a Chuseok special, a full moon showed up whenever the winner of a talk battle was shown on screen. Within the full moon are letters that make a special message.
Online Petition Shows Many Fans Against Kang Ho Dong’s Retirement
There are two petition movements going on in Korea regarding Kang Ho Dong’s temporary retirement form the entertainment industry. One is for his retirement and another is against.
Will Kang Ho Dong’s Final Broadcast Be on September 27?
After Kang Ho Dong’s announcement of his temporary retirement, one of the staff members from SBS "Strong Heart," a talk show he hosts, said "Mr. Kang’s last day may be September 27." The entertainer has reportedly filmed his last episode before holding the press conference.
Lee Dong Wook Has a Crush on Tae Yeon
It turns out that actor Lee Dong Wook has a little crush on SNSD’s cute leader Tae Yeon. The MC’s of "Strong Heart" fooled Lee Dong Wook by telling him that all nine member of SNSD were on the show and asked him with whom he liked to speak to. He chose Tae Yeon, however, Tae Yeon was not on the show so fellow member Sunny pretended to be her. The two talked for a while and eventually planned to have dinner sometime. Lee Dong Wook eventually found out that it was Sunny who he was talking to and said that he really wanted to talk to Tae Yeon, making the audience laugh.