'Happy Together' to End After 19 Years... KBS "Under Review"

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] KBS 2TV variety show 'Happy Together' will be discontinued after 19 years.

On the 17th, according to multiple media outlets, KBS's long-running variety show 'Happy Together 4' will end with the conclusion of the ongoing 'Anyway, One Month' project.

In this regard, KBS reportedly dismissed the matter by saying they are "reviewing it."

Another insider stated, "There were talks about returning as 'Happy Together 5,' but there seems to be no concrete plan. It is likely a de facto cancellation," according to reports.

'Happy Together 4' has been airing since October 2018, with Yoo Jae-suk, Jun Hyun-moo, and Jo Se-ho as MCs.

'Happy Together 4' changed its broadcast format from the traditional talk show style to a project-based format. Recently, with the 'Anyway, One Month' project, the MCs and guests attempted new challenges but achieved poor ratings.

Meanwhile, 'Happy Together' is a flagship long-running variety show of KBS, having aired for 19 years since 2001.

Previously, Season 1 aired from 2001 to 2005, Season 2 as 'Friends' from 2005 to 2007, and Season 3 aired for over 10 years from 2007 to 2018, establishing itself as a Thursday variety show.

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