After various conflicting reports, the final decision has been made on the 2017 KBS Entertainment Awards. On December 12, a source from KBS confirmed that the event will not be occurring this year. Most KBS variety PDs have been taking part in the strike that has been going on since September 4. As a result, various… Continue reading KBS Confirmed To Not Hold 2017 Entertainment Awards
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Update: KBS Holds Onto Dwindling Possibility Of Entertainment Awards With Conflicting Statements
Updated December 8 KST: Despite one source from KBS announcing that the Entertainment Awards were canceled, new conflicting statements suggest otherwise. Another source from KBS stated to several other news outlets, “We are continuing to discuss the feasibility of holding the ceremony. Nothing has been decided [regarding its cancellation].” In yet another differing, but not definite,… Continue reading Update: KBS Holds Onto Dwindling Possibility Of Entertainment Awards With Conflicting Statements
KBS To Hold Drama Awards This Year, Undecided On Entertainment Awards And Song Festival
KBS’s on-going strike may be affecting year-end shows. On November 22, a source from KBS commented, “The Drama Awards are preparing for broadcast this year. It has not been decided if the Entertainment Awards and Song Festival will be held.” KBS has been on strike since September 4 to call for the resignation of president… Continue reading KBS To Hold Drama Awards This Year, Undecided On Entertainment Awards And Song Festival
“Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook” Recording Gets Canceled Due To KBS Strike
“Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook” is the next show to be affected by KBS’s company-wide strike. A source from the show said, “The scheduled recording for September 19 has been canceled. We are in talks to air a different program on September 23 in its place.” The source continued, “There will be no filming on September… Continue reading “Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook” Recording Gets Canceled Due To KBS Strike
3 Survival Show Programs Competing In October
October is going to be the month of survival programs! KBS, Mnet, and JTBC will each be airing a survival program in the coming month. Each show features different concepts and purposes. Check them out below! Mnet will be the first to air. The broadcasting station is working with JYP Entertainment for a boy group… Continue reading 3 Survival Show Programs Competing In October
Korean Broadcasting Awards Postponed Due To KBS Strike
On September 2, an official announcement released by the Korean Broadcasters Association revealed, “The Korean Broadcasting Awards scheduled to be held on September 4 at 3 p.m. KST at Yeouido KBS Hall has been postponed.” It appears that the delay of the awards ceremony is due to the KBS labor union that is scheduled to… Continue reading Korean Broadcasting Awards Postponed Due To KBS Strike
KBS’s Idol Rebooting Show “The Unit” Reveals Premiere Date And More
KBS has shared new information about its upcoming idol audition program “Idol Rebooting Project The Unit” (hereafter referred to as “The Unit”). It has been announced that the show will be airing its first episode on October 28, and there will be a total of 14 episodes. It was also reported that since applications opened on August… Continue reading KBS’s Idol Rebooting Show “The Unit” Reveals Premiere Date And More
KBS’s Idol Reboot Show “The Unit” Decides On Final Group Details
KBS’s upcoming idol audition program “Idol Rebooting Project The Unit” (hereafter referred to as “The Unit”) has finalized details regarding contracts for participants who become final members. The show aims to create two K-pop unit groups, male and female. Each group will have 10 members each. However, music production companies have voiced their opposition against idol… Continue reading KBS’s Idol Reboot Show “The Unit” Decides On Final Group Details
KBS Responds To Reports Of End To Friday-Saturday Drama Time Slot
KBS has now responded to reports claiming the network has decided to no longer air dramas in its new Friday-Saturday time slot on KBS 2TV. After reports spread on August 5 about the alleged decision, a source from KBS clarified, “The schedule has been settled on from ‘Best Delivery Person’ to ‘Confession Couple’ [working title], but… Continue reading KBS Responds To Reports Of End To Friday-Saturday Drama Time Slot
KBS To Start Shooting New Dating Match-Up Variety Show Next Month
KBS will be producing a new date-matching variety show named “My Woman’s Mobile Phone” (tentative title). According to a reliable source from KBS, “My Woman’s Mobile Phone” will start shooting in late July. The source shared, “The production team has been preparing for the program since its approval. They are starting to cast its members now.” “My Woman’s… Continue reading KBS To Start Shooting New Dating Match-Up Variety Show Next Month