안녕, I've been overseas for holidays for the past 11 days.
Apologies for the delay in updates!
And as with Murphy's law, the scandal HAD to break while I was overseas.
Needless to say, I was glued to all the news I could get.
So a quick background till date on the scandal.
- It was announced that KJK and SJH are leaving RM, which was worded in such a way that everyone believed it was voluntary. (e.g. Gary)
- It was announced that Kang Ho Dong was joining RM from 2017.
- Then news broke that KJK and SJH was forced to leave RM and was only told when the media broke the news.
- Kang Ho Dong withdrew his appearance to RM
- SBS staff held a meeting and publicly apologised to KJK and SJH
- RM members held a meeting to discuss leaving RM altogether.
- SBS staff and RM members held a meeting to end RM in Feb 2017, with KJK and SJH back in RM.
You know, I hope this is all one giant joke to draw publicity to RM. But this is really bad press. And SBS isn't exactly the best station in Korea already. Please, someone, hire better people.
- SJH and KJK will donate all their appearance fees in RM henceforth.
(Maybe this was the plan?) - I'd like to think so.
But good on SJH and KJK. If not for the other members, if I were them, I'd refuse to film another episode with SBS. Seriously SBS, can you please WAKE THE F UP?
- It's leaked that PD Gong Hee Chul was behind this debacle to begin with
Finally someone we can burn on a stake.
While my love for RM started only in 2016, I know it's time to let go. The members are better off, they'll be happy, and we can re-watch RM to our hearts' content.
And I'll boycott all SBS shows from henceforth until they give a satisfactory response and apology service to KJK, SJH and the members.
p.s. please give me more time to update 329 & 330, I'm just recovering from my holiday.
All my love, Ella.
I've been waiting for your update! Lol glad you're okay and having fun on vacation :D
ReplyDeleteTo my knowledge, KHD is one of the top 2 MCs in South Korea along with YJS and the last time they worked together was 10+ years ago on SBS' X-Man. I think it'll definitely gain interest from SK viewers so the idea itself is not bad because RM is big and deserve a big name to join, but I think whoever made the decision didn't consider RM's huge international following who loves the 7 members too much (especially KJK and SJH who, as you stated, has large fanbases).
Also, the Gong Hee-Chul guy turns out to be a newly appointed Chief Producer so the guy fucked up big time. I'd be really surprised if he's not fired.
I can only wish the remaining episodes will be great like earlier Running Man episodes but seeing the latest episodes I don't think the crews are capable of pouring great ideas especially given the awkward situation. I'm almost certain I'll watch it and be worried about how SJH feels because some news stated that she's really heart-broken by the situation.
Hi!! Haha I'm glad someone is reading and waiting for my little update and two cents' worth.
DeleteYeah, I started reading up on KHD, he seems to be very well-respected and will live up to YJS standard of MC-ing. Maybe SBS forgot that RM has a bigger following outside of SK than in SK.
For Gong Hee-Chul (henceforth known as dipshit no.1)m Talk about making an entrance to the job. He must have skipped a few classes on common sense. I'm surprised he's not fired immediately. How is it that SBS is taking so long to fire him?? Are they really keeping him? Then he must be VERY well-connected. /sigh
Yeah.. I sincerely wish that they'll pour in RM magic into the last few episodes and go out with a big bang. But like you said, it's currently gonna be AWKWARD. More than walking in on people having sex AWKWARD.
SJH always puts on the toughest fronts for RM, but she's a lady and is still a softie at heart. Look at her saying bye to Gary. /wails
They'd really better come up with a spanking ass apology service to KJK and SJH. They owe them that much.