KBS is the latest public broadcaster to consider making changes to the way it airs TV dramas. On August 2, a source from KBS told OSEN, “We are currently reviewing whether or not to temporarily suspend dramas in the Monday-Tuesday time slot.” A report earlier that day had stated that KBS would no longer be airing Monday-Tuesday… Continue reading KBS Considering Temporary Shutdown Of Monday-Tuesday Drama Time Slot
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KBS Faces Large Deficit For 2019 + Plans To Cut Down On Programs
KBS is experiencing a 100 billion won (approximately $85.2 million) deficit, causing them to start an emergency management plan. Recently, KBS created an internal “Total Review Task Force (TF)” to create a plan to cut down on costs. According to the proposal, 2019’s end-of-year deficit is estimated to be 101.9 billion won (approximately $86.8 million). The cumulative business… Continue reading KBS Faces Large Deficit For 2019 + Plans To Cut Down On Programs
Choi Il Hwa’s Agency Clarifies Reports Of His Return With New Drama + KBS Denies Involvement
There have been mixed reports concerning actor Choi Il Hwa’s return to the industry. In February 2018, Choi Il Hwa came forward and admitted to being guilty of sexual harassment. Following the news, he stepped down from various projects and roles. On May 28, production company Echo Human Issue Korea stated that the actor will be returning… Continue reading Choi Il Hwa’s Agency Clarifies Reports Of His Return With New Drama + KBS Denies Involvement
KBS Responds To Reports Of New Child-Centered Variety Show
KBS is preparing a new variety show! On May 16, industry representatives reported that Won Seung Yeon, who directed “The Human Condition – To The Home” and “Music Bank,” is gearing up for a new variety show involving children with the working title ‘There is a Country for Children.’ The reports said that the show… Continue reading KBS Responds To Reports Of New Child-Centered Variety Show
KBS Announcer Yoon Ji Yeon Reveals Beautiful Photos Of Her Wedding
On December 15, KBS announcer Yoon Ji Yeon got married to a non-celebrity 5 years her senior at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. The couple had dated for a year before getting married. The groom is a doctor of otorhinolaryngology. The wedding ceremony was officiated by broadcaster Kim Tae Jin and the congratulatory song was performed… Continue reading KBS Announcer Yoon Ji Yeon Reveals Beautiful Photos Of Her Wedding
KBS Responds To Petition Asking For Ban On IZ*ONE On “Music Bank”
KBS has officially responded to a petition asking for a ban on IZ*ONE on “Music Bank.” After IZ*ONE debuted in October, they were scheduled to promote on various music shows. Then a petition was created online asking for a ban to be placed on the girl group from appearing on KBS’s “Music Bank.” The creator of the petition… Continue reading KBS Responds To Petition Asking For Ban On IZ*ONE On “Music Bank”
NU’EST W’s Comeback Track “Dejavu” Partially Leaked + KBS Responds
Part of NU’EST W’s new song has been leaked ahead of its release. The June 21 episode of KBS2’s “Good Morning” featured the story of a 13-year-old yo-yo genius, and NU’EST W’s upcoming title track “Dejavu” played in the background for 28 seconds. Following the incident, many people reported the issue as the program played the… Continue reading NU’EST W’s Comeback Track “Dejavu” Partially Leaked + KBS Responds
KBS Labor Union Says It Will Take Time To Fully Return To Normal Broadcasting
Now that the strike has ended, KBS’s national media labor union headquarters stated that their variety and drama producers have returned to work. Earlier this month near the end of the strike, variety shows such as “Hello Counselor,” “Happy Together 3,” “2 Days 1 Night,” “The Return of Superman,” and more returned to filming, but other members… Continue reading KBS Labor Union Says It Will Take Time To Fully Return To Normal Broadcasting
Update: President Moon Jae In Gives Final Approval To Remove KBS President Ko Dae Young
Updated January 23 KST: On January 23, it was revealed that South Korean president Moon Jae In gave the final approval to remove KBS president Ko Dae Young. As a result, Ko Dae Young will be officially dismissed from the position on January 23 at 12 a.m. KST. Source (1) Original Article: 141 days since the… Continue reading Update: President Moon Jae In Gives Final Approval To Remove KBS President Ko Dae Young
Data Reveals Interesting Findings About Jobs Represented In Dramas During Second Half 2017
On December 19, the Broadcast Monitor Committee of the Democratic Press Citizens’ Alliance announced the results of their report titled, “How Dramas Depicted the World in 2017” regarding jobs portrayed by characters in dramas in 2017. The Democratic Press Citizens’ Alliance looked at 197 characters that appeared on 49 dramas on KBS1, KB2, MBC, SBS, JTBC,… Continue reading Data Reveals Interesting Findings About Jobs Represented In Dramas During Second Half 2017