With MBC 'Paris Time'…A Parisian Romantic by a Sports Broadcasting Master

Jul 16, 2024

With MBC 'Paris Time'…A Parisian Romantic by a Sports Broadcasting Master
Official poster for MBC at the Paris Olympics. Photo courtesy = MBC



MBC, which presented a luxury broadcast at the 「Hangzhou Asian Games」 last year, will vividly deliver a moment of emotion and joy in Paris, a romantic city.

MBC will begin its 17-day journey on the 27th, starting with the '2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony'. The opening ceremony, which will be held at the Seine River, the first outdoor event in the Olympics, will be held by announcers Kim Cho-long and Jeon Jong-hwan, who have been praised for their comfortable and clean progress.

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During the full-fledged competition, the strongest caster and special commentator are expected to catch the eyes and ears of viewers. First, caster Kim Sung-joo, who can play any event, will participate in various events such as golf, fencing, and swimming, which are expected to win a medal. In particular, Choi Na-yeon, who recorded nine LPGA Tour wins and six KLPGA Tour wins, is expected to work together once again after the 2016 Rio Olympics.

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Announcer Kim Dae-ho, a popular entertainment star who was loved for his unvarnished character in
I Live Alone, is about to make his caster debut. Ahn Se-young, who won the women's singles gold medal after fighting an injury at the Hangzhou Asian Games, will take charge of badminton events. He is determined to present a thrilling broadcast with commentator So Soo-hyun, the 1996 Atlanta Olympics gold medalist and badminton legend. On top of that, the Castors of 「Broadcast Monster」, Kim Na-jin, Lee Sung-bae, and Jung Yong-gum, who boast extreme energy, vividly convey the shining moments in various events with their tireless energy at the Paris Olympics.

'Archery'Jang Hye-jin'Taekwon'Lee Dae-hoon…The top-rated commentators in solid ratings



The commentators who ranked first in ratings at the Hangzhou Asian Games will definitely join. Jang Hye-jin, a much-loved commentator for her sincere advice to her juniors, will help the archery team's golden challenge to win all events with professional commentary like a two-time Rio Olympic champion. Commentators Mr. Taekwondo and Lee Dae-hoon, who won three consecutive Asian Games for the first time in Taekwondo history, are expected to approach accurate and in-depth commentary based on their long career.

Fantastic Chemistry Expectations 'Yudo Brothers' Cho Joon-ho and Cho Joon-hyun Twin Commentators

Detailed explanation of judo techniques is basic, and commentator Cho Joon-ho, who captivated viewers with his comments encouraging juniors, will be specially joined by twin brothers and Cho Joon-hyun at the Paris Olympics. You can expect the witty remarks of the judo brothers, who showed fantastic chemistry in various entertainment shows.

Strong 'New Face' Commentators Kim Hyun-woo, Yang Hak-seon, Park Chan-i, and Kim Kook-young are ready to appear

The new 'New Face' commentator is also noticeable. During the 2012 London Olympics, wrestling commentator Kim Hyun-woo, who won the gold medal after bruising his eyes, and commentator Yang Hak-seon, who won the first gold medal in Korean men's gymnastics with his highly difficult technique, will hold the commentary microphone for the first time.

In addition, the medal race of the 「Golden Generation」, which opened the renaissance of Korean swimming, including Hwang Sun-woo and Kim Woo-min, will be held by commentator Park Chan-i, who received favorable reviews through the broadcast of the 2024 Doha World Championships. Commentator Park Chan-yi, who is serious about swimming, can expect a spirited commentary that will be newly introduced at MBC. And Kim Kook-young, a track and field representative who won the bronze medal in the 400-meter relay for the first time in 37 years at the Hangzhou Asian Games last year, is ready to participate.

With MBC 'Paris Time'…A Parisian Romantic by a Sports Broadcasting Master
Official poster for MBC at the Paris Olympics. Photo courtesy = MBC
Opening Special 'Paris Together, MBC Together' airs on Thursday, July 25 at 10 p.m

MBC will provide a hot broadcast every game with the mind of playing the Paris Olympics with the players like the slogan 「Paris Together, MBC Together」. The opening special to announce the start will show the determination of our athletes who are about to participate in the Olympics as well as Kim Dae-ho's caster challenge on 'Paris Together, MBC Together', which will air at 10 p.m. on the 25th. Castors Kim Sung-joo and Kim Dae-ho will host the event, and commentators Jang Hye-jin and Cho Joon-ho and Park Chan-i will talk about various things about the Paris Olympics. Throughout the competition, the Paris Olympic Games can be re-seen through the highlight program 'Paris Time'.

MBC's broadcast of the 2024 Paris Olympics will begin at 10:45 p.m. on the 25th (Thursday) and run until August 12th with the women's handball .

Next is MBC's list of Paris Olympics commentators

With MBC 'Paris Time'…A Parisian Romantic by a Sports Broadcasting Master


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