Tag: Kang Ho Dong

UFC’s Chan Sung Jung and Arianny Celeste Pose for Pics Backstage at Star King

Recently UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) Octagon Girl Arianny Celeste was in Seoul for a photo-shoot. While there the model attended a taping of “Star King” with UFC Fighter Chan Sung Jung (aka the Korean Zombie) to promote the growing sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and UFC to an international audience and those who might be unfamiliar with it. Afterwards Arianny made the rounds taking pictures with various celebrities backstage. She posed for several photos with MC Kang Ho Dong, Ahn Young Mi, Shorry J, Dana, Lee Teuk and Korean Zombie.

PD Na Young Seok to Also Leave 1 Night 2 Days?

Straight on the heels of MC Kang Ho Dong‘s announcement that he might leave hit variety program "1 Night 2 Days," producer-director Na Young Seok (Na PD) has also given notice that he plans to leave the show. Na PD has reportedly put in a transfer notice to leave KBS in the fall, and join his fellow old-school "1 Night 2 Days" PDs Lee Myung Han and Lee Dong Hee over at cable network CJ E&M

Kang Ho Dong’s Statement Regarding Leaving One Night Two Days

On August 12th at the filming site for “One Night Two Days,” Kang Ho Dong stated, “Just like the production team said, there is nothing decided about my leaving ‘One Night Two Days,’” “currently I am carefully keeping open discussion channels with the production team and we are communicating back and forth, if a decision comes out we will tell you soon.” As the Korean public awaits Kang Ho Dong’s decision, attention is being focused on how much money he actually makes from variety shows and advertisements.

KBS Official Statement on Kang Ho Dong Leaving One Night Two Days: Nothing Decided

So, KBS finally made their official statement regarding this affair and we have at least learned one fact: That it is true that Kang Ho Dong wants to leave “One Night Two Days” and he has told KBS about it. According to the press release from KBS, “It is true that Kang Ho Dong has told us that he wants to leave ‘One Night Two Days’ , however nothing has been decided as of yet. One Night Two Days is a variety show that represents this nation. Kang Ho Dong still has special affection for the show and we believe that he will make a wise decision for ‘One Night Two Days’ and also the citizens of South Korea who love ‘One Night Two Days.’”

[Update] Kang Ho Dong Leaving "One Night Two Days"

Dispatch has a conflicting report stating that they got on the phone with Na Young Suk PD of “One Night Two Days.” According to Dispatch, Na Young Suk PD stated, “This is the first time I’ve heard that Kang Ho Dong is leaving the show, this leaving rumor is not true. Kang Ho Dong or the production team of ‘One Night Two Days’ has never discussed his leaving. I don’t know why a story like this appeared.”

KBS in Emergency Mode: Kang Ho Dong Wants to Leave "One Night Two Days"

Kang Hodong recently announced that he wants to leave “One Night Two Days” and end his appearance after filming for the end of August. It is being said that he has told fellow members on the show that he would want to leave. Currently KBS is in an emergency state as they are trying to stop Kang Hodong from leaving. The reason is that Kang Hodong cannot be removed from the show as he is the show’s symbol and also the eldest. Currently, all higher ups at KBS are trying to convince Kang Hodong to stay.

Profanity on KBS "One Night Two Days"?

Currently KBS’ popular show “1 Night 2 Days” is under fire for a swearing/profanity controversy. For the episode that was broadcast on June 3rd, Kang Hodong, Lee Seung Ki, Uhm Tae Woong, Eun Ji Won, Lee Soo Geun, and Kim Jong Min were playing games in order to gain a watermelon. They were playing different games when a Korean profanity was heard. (It is unknown whether it was one of the members, or somebody from the staff. The viewers of the show heard the profanity and are currently bringing this up as controversy.