After much conflict in order to get best ratings for their competitive Sunday variety programs, the three major broadcasting networks SBS, KBS, and MBC have finally settled on a same time slot for their programs. Previously, the three broadcasting networks were in conflict due to their start times, as they tried to win over others by starting few… Continue reading SBS, KBS, and MBC Settle for the Same Time Slot for Their Sunday Variety Shows
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Network Wars for Sunday Variety Show Time Slots Far From Over, KBS Says, “We Didn’t Start It”
It looks like the network wars for the 4 p.m. Sunday variety program time slot won’t be ending yet. After citing KBS‘ irregular scheduling as the reason for the “disruption” in the schedules of SBS variety shows “Roommate” and “Running Man” and MBC variety shows “Dad, Where Are We Going?” and “Real Men” last August… Continue reading Network Wars for Sunday Variety Show Time Slots Far From Over, KBS Says, “We Didn’t Start It”
JYJ, HyunA and HA:TFELT Respond to Songs Being Banned by KBS
Following the release of a list of songs banned by broadcast company KBS, singers JYJ, HyunA, and HA:TFELT (Ye Eun) have revealed their stances on the issue. JYJ’s agency C-JeS Entertainment commented, “We are thinking of altering the lyrics, but if the story begins to drift away from our intended one, we will go with… Continue reading JYJ, HyunA and HA:TFELT Respond to Songs Being Banned by KBS
Songs by JYJ, HyunA, HA:TFELT, and Others Deemed Unfit for Broadcast by KBS
KBS has announced the list of recently released songs that failed to satisfy the broadcast company’s criteria. According to the results revealed on August 6, the banned songs include JYJ‘s “Just Us” and “Back Seat” from their second album, HyunA‘s “Blacklist” and “French Kiss” from her third solo album, and HA:TFELT‘s “Bond” from her first… Continue reading Songs by JYJ, HyunA, HA:TFELT, and Others Deemed Unfit for Broadcast by KBS
SBS, KBS, and MBC Fighting Over Time Slots for Sunday Variety Programs
SBS moved its Sunday variety programs up to 4:00 PM because of KBS’s irregular scheduling. On July 30, an SBS representative stated “The episodes of “Roommate” and “Running Man” will be moved up five minutes earlier to 4:00 PM on August 3. We’ll have to see if we can move them back, but this is… Continue reading SBS, KBS, and MBC Fighting Over Time Slots for Sunday Variety Programs
Is KBS Too Dependent on the Power of Yoo Jae Suk?
The variety programs of broadcast station KBS are undergoing changes. While its direction has not completely transformed, the channel is now catering to the viewers’ interests more than ever before. The most visible example is “I Am a Man,” which is set to kick off on August 8. Being led by the “Nation’s MC” Yoo Jae… Continue reading Is KBS Too Dependent on the Power of Yoo Jae Suk?
FIESTAR’s “One More” Banned by MBC for Threesome References
According to several broadcast officials, FIESTAR has been banned from MBC for their new song “One More,” the reason being that the new song calls to mind the image of a threesome. While the song initially passed broadcast requirements for the big three broadcasting companies (MBC, SBS, KBS), “One More” soon went right back under the… Continue reading FIESTAR’s “One More” Banned by MBC for Threesome References
KBS Deems f(x)’s New Title Song “Red Light” Unfit for Broadcast, MBC Still Undecided
It has been reported that the broadcast station KBS has ruled f(x)’s title track “Red Light,” from their upcoming third album of the same name, to be unfit for broadcast, while MBC revealed they will come to a decision within this week. The reason for KBS’s ruling is that the lyrics of “Red Light” mention… Continue reading KBS Deems f(x)’s New Title Song “Red Light” Unfit for Broadcast, MBC Still Undecided
KBS Approves Taeyang’s “Love You to Death” on Latest Censor List
Media network KBS has passed the Taeyang song, “Love You to Death” as fit to play. KBS’ censors released a list of approved songs on June 25. According to network policy, new songs have to go through a screening process to ensure that they are fit to play. A total of 154 were submitted for… Continue reading KBS Approves Taeyang’s “Love You to Death” on Latest Censor List
Taeyang and Crush’s Songs Banned from KBS Broadcast
On June 11, Taeyang’s “Intro (Rise)” from his second album “Rise” was ruled unfit for broadcast by KBS. This was because the lyrics of the intro track included the word “f**k.” Crush’s “Give It To Me” featuring Jay Park and Simon Dominic was also banned from broadcast. KBS banned this song because the lyrics include… Continue reading Taeyang and Crush’s Songs Banned from KBS Broadcast