SBS had the most viewers tuning into its election results coverage, with a lot of people talking about the network’s both impressive and funny graphics! South Korea’s local elections took place on June 13, and the realtime combined ratings for the voting results across all networks were 26.85 percent (according to statistics in Seoul from ATAM). SBS came… Continue reading SBS Earns 1st Place In Ratings For Elections Coverage With Fun Graphics Inspired By “Produce 101,” “Harry Potter,” And More
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SBS To Produce “Running Man” And 3 Other Shows In Vietnam
“Running Man” is coming to Vietnam! On April 23, it was reported that SBS would be partnering with Vietnamese investment company Madison Group to produce four new television shows in Vietnam. In addition to a Vietnamese version of SBS’s popular variety show “Running Man,” the broadcast network will also be producing a travel-themed variety show,… Continue reading SBS To Produce “Running Man” And 3 Other Shows In Vietnam
SBS Apologizes For Controversy Over Payment Of Staff With Gift Certificates
SBS released a statement apologizing for and explaining its controversy over paying staff with gift certificates. The company was criticized after it was revealed some of the staff on the first season of “Same Bed Different Dreams” were paid with gift certificates. SBS posted on its official homepage, “We apologize once again for using gift… Continue reading SBS Apologizes For Controversy Over Payment Of Staff With Gift Certificates
Data Reveals Interesting Findings About Jobs Represented In Dramas During Second Half 2017
On December 19, the Broadcast Monitor Committee of the Democratic Press Citizens’ Alliance announced the results of their report titled, “How Dramas Depicted the World in 2017” regarding jobs portrayed by characters in dramas in 2017. The Democratic Press Citizens’ Alliance looked at 197 characters that appeared on 49 dramas on KBS1, KB2, MBC, SBS, JTBC,… Continue reading Data Reveals Interesting Findings About Jobs Represented In Dramas During Second Half 2017
SBS Promises To End Ilbe Controversy By Implementing New Rules
SBS, who has been accused of 10 “Ilbe” controversies in the past four years, has come up with a plan to end these controversies. Ilbe is an online community with far-right political views that contains disturbing and questionable content. The users of the community often upload pictures with minute changes for its users to use online… Continue reading SBS Promises To End Ilbe Controversy By Implementing New Rules
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
Comedienne Hong Hyun Hee Personally Apologizes For Use Of Blackface In SBS Skit
After SBS’s “Comedy Hunter” officially apologized for their recent skit, comedienne Hong Hyun Hee also released an apology. On April 26, she posted a message on her Instagram that said, “I am very sorry and apologetic towards those who were hurt by my thoughtless skit. I will try to be more careful and work harder so… Continue reading Comedienne Hong Hyun Hee Personally Apologizes For Use Of Blackface In SBS Skit
Super Junior’s Heechul Challenges Kim So Hye To Game But Ends Up Shocked By Result
On the April 21 episode of SBS’s “Game Show,” a variety show focused on gaming, Super Junior’s Kim Heechul challenged Kim So Hye to a game of StarCraft. This was the first time Kim So Hye had ever even played StarCraft. Former professional StarCraft player Hong Jin Ho began teaching her how to play for the first time… Continue reading Super Junior’s Heechul Challenges Kim So Hye To Game But Ends Up Shocked By Result
SBS Comedy Show Addresses Blackface Controversy
SBS’s “Comedy Hunter” apologized for their recent blackface skit, where comedienne Hong Hyun Hee came out wearing black makeup and dreadlocks. Many viewers expressed their outrage over the sketch, criticizing the show for belittling African Americans. Sam Hammington posted an angry message on his Facebook, saying, “Hong Hyun Hee appeared in blackface…it’s so pathetic! When will people ever stop… Continue reading SBS Comedy Show Addresses Blackface Controversy
SBS Comedy Show Under Fire For Incorporating Blackface Into Sketch
On April 19, SBS posted clips of the 188th episode of “Comedy Hunter” on YouTube. However, one clip in particular received more attention. The video, which featured the segment “Legend Match” (tentative title), contained a description that said “Hong Hyun Hee’s failed makeup – How are we expected to bear it?” In the sketch, Hong Hyun Hee… Continue reading SBS Comedy Show Under Fire For Incorporating Blackface Into Sketch