The KBS labor union strike has come to an end, and the announcers and various program producers have returned to work. According to a KBS official on June 6, “With the end of the strike at 5 AM this morning, the announcers and producers have all returned to work. The news team, which was affected… Continue reading Labor Union Strike Ends with the Dismissal of KBS President Gil Hwan Young
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“1 Night 2 Days” Cancels Shooting as Producers Join KBS Labor Union Strike, “Wonderful Days” Resumes Filming
KBS‘s popular variety show “1 Night 2 Days” has canceled its shooting scheduled for June 6 and June 7, according to an announcement made by a representative on June 3. The reason for the cancellation of “1 Night 2 Days” shoot is due to the KBS Labor Union strike, which started on May 29. “1… Continue reading “1 Night 2 Days” Cancels Shooting as Producers Join KBS Labor Union Strike, “Wonderful Days” Resumes Filming
KBS Programming Uncertain Due to Labor Union Strike
Due to the strike by two labor unions against TV network KBS, upcoming television programming for the broadcaster has become uncertain. The strike began today after the KBS board failed to reach a conclusion on whether to vote on a proposal to oust current company president, Gil Hwan Young. The meeting ended with a decision… Continue reading KBS Programming Uncertain Due to Labor Union Strike
KBS Asks 4Men to Make Edits to “Erase” Video
Broadcast network KBS has asked that a section of 4Men’s music video for the song “Erase” be replaced before it can be aired. Representatives from the channel told the group’s entertainment company that sections of the video, which shows the group playing with an inflatable device on a railway track, meant that the video was… Continue reading KBS Asks 4Men to Make Edits to “Erase” Video
KBS, MBC, and SBS Will Resume Airing Variety Shows This Week
Starting Monday, April 28, all of the three main Korean broadcast networks, SBS, KBS, and MBC, will resume airing variety shows in addition to their various drama series. Following the Sewol ferry accident that occurred on April 16, all variety shows and drama broadcasts had been put on hiatus while the nation mourned. Drama airings had… Continue reading KBS, MBC, and SBS Will Resume Airing Variety Shows This Week
Chinese Version of “Superman Returns” Explains Rumors About Plagiarism
Zhejiang Satellite TV, the channel behind “Daddy is Back,” the Chinese version of “Superman Returns,” made an official statement regarding plagiarism rumors. A rep of “Daddy is Back” released an official statement through Weibo on April 25 saying, “We are grateful to the producers, writers, and production staff of the KBS reality show, ‘Superman… Continue reading Chinese Version of “Superman Returns” Explains Rumors About Plagiarism
KBS Deems San E and 4Minute’s Sexually Suggestive Songs Unfit for Broadcast
KBS recently deemed rapper San E and 4Minute’s songs unfit for broadcast since the lyrics were found to be sexually suggestive in content. On April 23, a report referenced a certain line in San E’s song, “Body Language” that says, “After doing it, doing it, doing it, doing it, from the top, below, behind and… Continue reading KBS Deems San E and 4Minute’s Sexually Suggestive Songs Unfit for Broadcast
SBS and KBS Cancel Production Presentations for Upcoming Dramas
On April 22 SBS announced, “We have decided to cancel the production presentation which was scheduled to take place on April 23 and 24. We ask for your understanding.” The production presentation for SBS’ weekend drama, “Glorious Day” was supposed to take place on April 23, and the production presentation for the new Wednesday –… Continue reading SBS and KBS Cancel Production Presentations for Upcoming Dramas
K-Dramas Start Returning to Regularly Scheduled Broadcasts
In the state of having brought all televised programming to a halt in the days following the Sewol ferry accident, it looks like drama programming is going to return to normal, with the exception of variety shows. Looking at the program log for KBS, SBS, and MBC for April 22, most dramas (daily and prime-time)… Continue reading K-Dramas Start Returning to Regularly Scheduled Broadcasts
KBS Continues to Cancel Variety Programs for the Coming Week
It has been reported KBS will be canceling all variety shows for the whole fourth week of April. KBS announced through its broadcast roster on April 20 regarding its plan on which programs will be broadcasted. The most significant change is that all 11 PM variety programs from April 21 to April 25 have been… Continue reading KBS Continues to Cancel Variety Programs for the Coming Week