MBC’s “2017 Idol Star Athletics Championships,” which usually airs during Chuseok, has released a statement regarding its recording schedule. On September 4, a source from MBC stated, “The scheduled recording for ‘2017 Idol Star Athletics Championships’ has been canceled. However, the program itself has only been tentatively postponed.” MBC had previously stated that regardless of the general strike, the “2017 Idol… Continue reading “2017 Idol Star Athletics Championships” Cancels Scheduled Recording Due To MBC Strike
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“20th Century Boy And Girl” Halts Filming Due To MBC Strike
MBC’s upcoming drama “20th Century Boy and Girl” has halted and postponed filming. On September 4, a source from the production company said, “Starting today filming has ceased due to the [MBC] strike. Future filming schedules have yet to be determined.” “20th Century Boy and Girl” starting filming in mid-July and is scheduled to air… Continue reading “20th Century Boy And Girl” Halts Filming Due To MBC Strike
“Music Core” To Temporarily Go Off Air Due To MBC Strike
“Music Core” has been announced as the next MBC show to go off air due to the producers’ strike. On September 4, an announcement on the official website revealed that the program will temporarily not be broadcast due to the MBC strike, and voting will resume once the show goes back on air. It was previously… Continue reading “Music Core” To Temporarily Go Off Air Due To MBC Strike
“Infinite Challenge” And “I Live Alone” To Be Canceled Indefinitely Due To Producers’ Strike Against MBC
Starting next week, “Infinite Challenge” and “I Live Alone” will be canceled indefinitely as a result of MBC producers’ general strike against the company. A source from MBC revealed that “Infinite Challenge” will air until September 2 and “I Live Alone” until September 1. It is unclear when the shows will begin airing again or when the strike… Continue reading “Infinite Challenge” And “I Live Alone” To Be Canceled Indefinitely Due To Producers’ Strike Against MBC
MBC Radio Producers Join Strike, Leading To Program Cancellations
On August 28, MBC’s radio producers joined MBC’s variety show producers in a strike against the company, leading to canceled radio broadcasts. Radio programs “Opening the Morning with Lee Jae Eun” and “Good Morning FM Noh Hong Chul” airing at 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. KST have been canceled. An official notice was posted for… Continue reading MBC Radio Producers Join Strike, Leading To Program Cancellations
“Idol Star Athletics Championships” Working On Recruiting EXO, TWICE, And WINNER
With the filming of MBC’s Chuseok special “Idol Star Athletics Championships” coming up, many fans are eager to find out if their favorite groups will be participating. Following news that EXO, TWICE, and WINNER will be joining the show this time, MBC is clarifying reports. A source from MBC said, “It has not been confirmed… Continue reading “Idol Star Athletics Championships” Working On Recruiting EXO, TWICE, And WINNER
MBC Variety Show Producers Including Kim Tae Ho From “Infinite Challenge” Join General Strike Against Company
More of MBC’s show producers (PDs) have joined the general labor strike against the broadcasting station in order to rectify the company’s corruption. According to MBC’s national media labor union headquarters, 56 variety show PDs held a general meeting on the afternoon of August 21, and all 56 of them, including Kim Tae Ho from “Infinite… Continue reading MBC Variety Show Producers Including Kim Tae Ho From “Infinite Challenge” Join General Strike Against Company
BTS’s V and TWICE’s Dahyun To MC For “Korean Music Wave”
BTS’s V and TWICE’s Dahyun will be the MCs along with Kim Sung Joo at the 2017 “Korean Music Wave!” MBC’s “Korean Music Wave” will be held on September 23 at 7 p.m. KST. This concert is a part of the 2017 DMC Festival, which was held for the first time in 2009 at Incheon.… Continue reading BTS’s V and TWICE’s Dahyun To MC For “Korean Music Wave”
MBC Reportedly Developing A New Idol Producing Show
Sources revealed on August 8 that there will be a new show in which idols produce idols. The source said, “The show is in the making under the direction of PD Jung Chang Young. The program content will have idols who have a talent in producing train new idols. We are working to have the first… Continue reading MBC Reportedly Developing A New Idol Producing Show
MBC Apologizes For Inappropriate Portrayal Of Muslims In Drama “Man Who Dies To Live”
On July 21, MBC posted an official apology on Twitter after being criticized for misrepresenting Islamic culture in new drama “Man Who Dies To Live” in a way that many deemed disrespectful. 드라마 '죽어야 사는 남자’ 방송 내용으로 불편함을 느낀 시청자분들께 사과 말씀드립니다. pic.twitter.com/hCiKYznUe2 — withMBC (@withMBC) July 21, 2017 MBC opened the post by explaining that the… Continue reading MBC Apologizes For Inappropriate Portrayal Of Muslims In Drama “Man Who Dies To Live”