MBC Entertainment Awards Broadcast Canceled... Variety Shows Airing Suspended One After Another

"Considering the National Tragedy Atmosphere"
Broadcasting Three Companies' Award Ceremonies Also Uncertain

Following a major passenger plane disaster at Jeonnam Muan International Airport, the 2024 MBC Entertainment Awards ceremony was canceled, and a series of variety program broadcasts were also canceled.

On the 29th, MBC announced, "Due to the urgent news special broadcast, the 2024 MBC Entertainment Awards ceremony scheduled for 8:30 PM today will be canceled," and added, "We ask for the viewers' understanding." Initially, MBC had only canceled the photo time segment of the Entertainment Awards at 7 PM, but just a few hours before the event, they decided not to air the ceremony at all.

MBC announced that the Broadcast Entertainment Awards ceremony scheduled to air at 8:30 PM on the 29th will be canceled due to the passenger plane accident at Muan Airport. Photo by MBC

Immediately after the accident, terrestrial and comprehensive programming channels switched to emergency news special coverage, suspending many regular programs. MBC canceled 'Start! Video Travel' which was scheduled at 12:10 PM, and also did not air 'King of Mask Singer' scheduled for 6 PM. On the same day, KBS suspended weekend variety shows on Channel 1TV such as 'TV Show Genuine' and 'National Singing Contest,' switching to a 24-hour emergency broadcast system. Channel 2TV replaced regular variety programs like 'Boss Ear is Donkey Ear,' '2 Days & 1 Night,' 'The Ddanddara,' and 'Gag Concert' with programs such as 'Secrets of Life and Death' and 'Family of Love.'

A KBS programming official explained, "We are switching to an emergency special broadcast system to quickly deliver information about the national disaster," and added, "Considering the public sentiment and social atmosphere regarding the national tragedy, we are removing variety and comedy programs from the schedule."

SBS also suspended the broadcast of 'Animal Farm' in the morning and aired a news special. The 'Running Man' episode scheduled for 6:10 PM was canceled, while 'My Ugly Duckling' at 9:05 PM is planned to air as usual. SBS is reportedly reviewing further schedule changes. JTBC postponed the 6:30 PM 'Newsroom' interview broadcast featuring lead actor Hyun Bin and director Woo Min-ho of the movie 'Harbin' by one week. The 9 PM broadcast of 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator' was also canceled.

MBC had planned to hold its year-end awards ceremony on the 30th, while KBS and SBS were scheduled to hold their year-end awards and entertainment awards ceremonies respectively on the 31st.

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