MBC denied recent reports that “Infinite Challenge” will be discontinued and a second season will be created instead. On May 23, reports surfaced that “Infinite Challenge” will be wrapping up the show at the end of this year after 12 years of running on MBC. The reports also stated that MBC is in talks with… Continue reading MBC Denies Rumors About Discontinuation And New Season Of “Infinite Challenge”
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MBC Variety Show Producers Join Growing Calls For Company’s President To Step Down
MBC’s variety show producers (PDs) are the latest to release a joint petition for Kim Jang Gyum, the president of the broadcasting company, to step down. The petition was signed by 47 MBC PDs, including those who are in charge of MBC’s most representative variety shows like “I Live Alone,” “Radio Star,” “My Little Television,” and “Infinite… Continue reading MBC Variety Show Producers Join Growing Calls For Company’s President To Step Down
Broadcasting Stations Struggle To Survive From China’s Ban On Korean Cultural Content
Broadcasting stations are going through difficult times. Due to the ongoing influence of China’s ban on Korean cultural content, companies are working to reduce production costs, which involves the cancelation of daily dramas and the use of mid-episode ads. SBS daily drama “Would You Like a Taste?” (tentative title) was scheduled to go into filming after… Continue reading Broadcasting Stations Struggle To Survive From China’s Ban On Korean Cultural Content
Girl’s Day’s Yura And Hyeri Excited To Escape Biggest Set Ever On “My Little Television”
On the April 22 broadcast of MBC’s “My Little Television,” Girl’s Day members Hyeri and Yura showed their passion for “escape rooms,” which are various themed rooms participants are locked in and have to complete different games or puzzles in order to exit. The participants must succeed in solving the clues and escaping within a specific time-limit.… Continue reading Girl’s Day’s Yura And Hyeri Excited To Escape Biggest Set Ever On “My Little Television”
MBC Addresses “We Got Married” Cancellation Reports
On April 13, a source from MBC said that there has been no decision to cancel the variety show “We Got Married.” They denied previous media reports of the show’s cancellation. The source explained further, “It is time to reorganize and we are preparing a pilot program. One consideration to result from this process was cancellation of… Continue reading MBC Addresses “We Got Married” Cancellation Reports
3 Major Public Broadcasters Considering A “60-Minute Rule” For Dramas
The three major public broadcasters in Korea (KBS, MBC, SBS) are considering a new 60-minute rule for dramas to reduce some of the cutthroat ratings competition and revitalize a stagnating market. The heads of the KBS, MBC, and SBS drama heads (Jung Sung Hyo, Jang Geun Soo, and Kim Yeong Seob respectively) had a meeting last week to… Continue reading 3 Major Public Broadcasters Considering A “60-Minute Rule” For Dramas
“The Flower In Prison” And “My Little Television” Not Airing Due To Olympics
MBC has announced its plans for broadcasting on August 13. The channel will be covering the 2016 Rio Olympics from 10 p.m. KST. This coverage will include table tennis, fencing, and shooting matches. Due to this, drama “The Flower in Prison” and variety show “My Little Television” will not be airing. However, other Saturday shows… Continue reading “The Flower In Prison” And “My Little Television” Not Airing Due To Olympics
MAMAMOO And GFRIEND To Star In New Season of “Showtime”
MAMAMOO and GFRIEND are the next two idol groups to star in MBC’s variety program “Showtime”! On June 17, an MBC representative stated, “MAMAMOO and GFRIEND, who are unlike rookies in their singing abilities and popularity, have been confirmed as the stars of the seventh season of ‘Showtime.’” The statement continued, “Through our ‘lifestyle-based variety,’… Continue reading MAMAMOO And GFRIEND To Star In New Season of “Showtime”
Sechs Kies’ Guerilla Concert for “Infinite Challenge” Canceled
Unfortunate news to fans of first-generation idol group Sechs Kies and viewers of MBC‘s “Infinite Challenge.” On April 6, MBC announced that the anticipated guerilla concert by Sechs Kies has been canceled. The concert, which would have marked Sechs Kies’ first time in 16 years to reunite on stage, was scheduled to be held on April 7 at Sangam World… Continue reading Sechs Kies’ Guerilla Concert for “Infinite Challenge” Canceled
EXO, INFINITE, A Pink, BTS, AOA, and More Announced in First Lineup for MBC’s “Gayo Daejejun”
MBC has released the first lineup to their year-end award show “Gayo Daejejun”! The award show will be hosted by Kim Sung Joo and Girls’ Generation‘s YoonA, in addition the acts below are currently scheduled to perform: 2PM 4Minute Ailee AOA A Pink B1A4 B.A.P BTOB BTS CNBLUE EXO GFRIEND Girls’ Generation GOT7 INFINITE Lovelyz MAMAMOO… Continue reading EXO, INFINITE, A Pink, BTS, AOA, and More Announced in First Lineup for MBC’s “Gayo Daejejun”