MBC was the only one who couldn't do any year-end events...Will it be changed to a recorded broadcast

Dec 30, 2024

 MBC was the only one who couldn't do any year-end events...Will it be changed to a recorded broadcast
MBC 로고. Photo courtesy=MBC



It has become unclear whether MBC will hold an end-of-year awards ceremony and a song festival.

In the aftermath of the Muan Jeju Airport disaster on the 29th, MBC originally decided to hold the 「Broadcasting Entertainment Awards」 on the 29th, the 「Acting Awards」 on the 30th, and the 「Song Festival」 on the 31st, but it was agonizing over whether to hold it or not.

'Broadcasting Entertainment Awards', which was already scheduled to air at 8:30 p.m. on the 29th, was eventually canceled and an emergency news special was organized. Originally, the 'Broadcasting Entertainment Awards' photo-time event, which was supposed to be held at 7 p.m. that day, was canceled first, and the main award ceremony was planned to be held as scheduled. However, in the end, even 'Broadcasting Entertainment Awards' was canceled and changed to a special news advisory system.




This is read as a decision considering the public sentiment and social atmosphere as a national disaster situation occurs due to the Muan Jeju Airport disaster.

MBC, the only one of the three terrestrial broadcasters that failed to hold any year-end events, seems even more anxious. Earlier, KBS finished some of its year-end events, including the `Entertainment Awards', 'Song Festival', and SBS 'Acting Awards' and 'Song Daejeon'.

MBC was scheduled to hold 'Broadcasting Entertainment Awards', 'Acting Awards', and 'Song Festival' respectively from the 29th, but it seems difficult to organize any of them at this time. Above all, all three events have been prepared in particular more abundant this year.




 MBC was the only one who couldn't do any year-end events...Will it be changed to a recorded broadcast
'2024 MBC Entertainment Awards' poster. Photo courtesy = MBC
In the case of 'Broadcasting Entertainment Awards', MBC said this year that 'Radio Star', 'I Live Alone', 'What do you do when you play?', 'Omniscient Interfering Viewpoint', 'It's a relief to rest well', 'Save me! The performance of entertainment shows was good with programs that were consistently loved such as Holmes' and 'Music Around the Time of Birth'.

In addition, the radio scores were good, such as 'Good Morning FM', 'Brunch Cafe', 'Hope Song at noon', 'Date at 2 o'clock', 'Perfect Day', 'Music Camp', 'FM Date', 'On a Starry Night'. Recently, Yun Sang returned as an MBC DJ after a long time and is meeting listeners with 'This Morning' from 9 a.m.

As such, they prepared 'Broadcasting Entertainment Awards', but as a heartbreaking accident occurred, they eventually decided to cancel the event with a few hours in front of them.




 MBC was the only one who couldn't do any year-end events...Will it be changed to a recorded broadcast
'2024 MBC Drama Poster of the Grand Prize nominees. Photo courtesy = MBC
The `Acting Grand Prize' was also the fiercest among the three terrestrial broadcasters, attracting viewers' expectations. This year's MBC drama hit viewers' tastes with a variety of attractions, ranging from pleasant historical dramas, period dramas, meticulous thrillers, and deep melodrama.

Starting with a good start earlier this year 'Flower Blooming on the Bar', which gave a thrilling twist with motherhood and revenge 'Wonderful World';'Investigation Team Leader 1958' which received much attention as a prequel 'Investigation Team Leader';'We, House';' Backtracking thriller 'Death to Snow White'Blackout';'You Are a Close Traitor' which is well-made drama '; and'The Phone You're Calling Now' which is ending the year with a deep melodrama ' have been loved by many people.

As a result, curiosity about the main character of the grand prize has also increased. In particular, Lee Ha-nee, Kim Nam-joo, Lee Je-hoon, Kim Hee-sun, Byun Yo-han, Han Seok-gyu, and Yoo Yeon-seok were scheduled to stage a fierce competition for the grand prize trophy.

 MBC was the only one who couldn't do any year-end events...Will it be changed to a recorded broadcast
'2024 MBC Music Festival' poster. Photo courtesy = MBC
The "Song Festival" is also a year-end song festival that receives a lot of attention from viewers. In particular, it always ends the year and celebrates the New Year together, so it always boasts high ratings among the three terrestrial music festivals.

In particular, Lim Yoon-ah, who has been the MC for 10 years, was expected to host the last 'Song Festival' this year, and Taemin-en-Hyphen Nikki, NCT Mark-Lee Young-ji, ITZY Yuna-Espa Karina-Nmix Seol-yoon, BoyNext Door-Zero Base One, Lee Eun-ji-Oh My Girl Mimi-Lee Young-ji, and Ive Ahn Yu-jin were also scheduled to perform all-time collaboration stages that can only be seen at 'Song Festival'.

However, considering the seriousness of the issue, it has not been decided whether it will be held as it is. Some observers say that since it is a year-end event where many stars are dispatched, it is difficult to reschedule, so first of all, it is possible to proceed with recording. It is a position that pre-recorded broadcasts can be organized after the national mourning period ends in the future.

According to the National Fire Agency on the 29th, Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 from Bangkok, Thailand, was involved in an accident at 9:03 a.m. while attempting to land on the runway of Muan International Airport. The aircraft was halved when it collided with facilities around the runway, and it was engulfed in flames, causing many casualties. The probationary authorities have recovered all of the victims, except for two survivors, out of 181 passengers.



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