In the beginning of July, MBC announced that it would ban lip-syncing on its weekly music show, “Music Core,” with the show’s chief producer (CP), Park Hyun Suk, stating, “Those who do not sing on stage do not possess the basic qualities of a singer. We will thoroughly check the MR provided by each agency and get… Continue reading Music Core Producer Describes Changed Attitudes by Idols After Lip-sync Ban
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MBC’s “Sunday Night” Receives 10 Minute Extension, Tops Viewer Ratings for Sunday Variety Shows
MBC’s “Sunday Night” has proven the appeal of its variety shows “Daddy Where Are We Going?” and “Real Men” by beating out KBS2TV’s “Happy Sunday.” Thanks to the viewers’ immense love, MBC has decided to extend its “Sunday Night” with 10 minutes. On July 27, the show will start at 4PM instead of the previous… Continue reading MBC’s “Sunday Night” Receives 10 Minute Extension, Tops Viewer Ratings for Sunday Variety Shows
FIESTAR to Release New Lyrics for “One More” After MBC’s Ban, MBC Cracking Down on “Ambiguous” Lyrics
After FIESTAR’s song “One More” was banned by MBC for its suggestive lyrics, a representative said on July 10 to OSEN that the group would be releasing a new version of the lyrics. “The new lyrics will properly portray the smart phone game this time. Whether or not we will promote using the new lyrics… Continue reading FIESTAR to Release New Lyrics for “One More” After MBC’s Ban, MBC Cracking Down on “Ambiguous” Lyrics
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
BEAST, IU, Girl’s Day, ZE:A, Fly to the Sky, Baek Ji Young, and More to Perform at MBC’s ‘Hope Concert’
It has been confirmed that many big names, including BEAST, IU, and Girl’s Day will be attending the ‘Hope Concert’ organized by MBC. This year will mark the fourth ‘Hope Concert’ to take place and it is scheduled to be broadcast on television this coming July 11 at 1:10 PM (KST). The entire lineup is drawing… Continue reading BEAST, IU, Girl’s Day, ZE:A, Fly to the Sky, Baek Ji Young, and More to Perform at MBC’s ‘Hope Concert’
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
MBC to Ban Lip-syncing on “Music Core,” Super Junior’s Ryeowook Speaks Up in Response
MBC has revealed their stance on lip-syncing: Idol singers who perform with AR (all recorded: music and voice) and MR (music recorded) on stage will not be allowed on their music show, “Music Core.” In an interview with Munhwa Ilbo on July 1, “Music Core” chief producer (CP), Park Hyun Suk, shared, “Those who do… Continue reading MBC to Ban Lip-syncing on “Music Core,” Super Junior’s Ryeowook Speaks Up in Response
Boy Band Stars Confirmed for MBC’s “Idol Futsal World Cup”
Television station MBC has announced the participants for upcoming sports special “Idol Futsal World Cup.” Among those taking part in the program will be the likes of EXO‘s Xiumin and Luhan, SHINee‘s Minho, B1A4‘s Baro, Infinite‘s Woohyun and Hoya, as well as ZE:A‘s Dongjun, Taehyun and Minwoo. A representative for the show told the press,… Continue reading Boy Band Stars Confirmed for MBC’s “Idol Futsal World Cup”
“Star Gazing,” New Variety Show with Kang Ho Dong, Set to Air in June
A new MBC entertainment show titled “Star Gazing” has been confirmed to start airing in June, fronted by variety show star and former sports personality Kang Ho Dong. A pilot for the show was aired in early May, and got a positive viewer reaction, leading the television network to decide to go ahead with a… Continue reading “Star Gazing,” New Variety Show with Kang Ho Dong, Set to Air in June
Cast of “Real Men” Deployed to the Philippines
The tough guys of MBC‘s “Real Men” went to the Philippines for their first dispatch overseas. According to a representative from the show, “Real Men” members Kim Su Ro, Seo Kyung Suk, Park Hyung Shik, Sam Hammington, Park Gun Hyung, Chun Jung Myung, K.Will, and Henry left for the Philippines on May 5 with the Araw… Continue reading Cast of “Real Men” Deployed to the Philippines