The chief producer (CP) of KBS2’s “2 Days & 1 Night” (1박 2일) has issued his response to the petitions opposing Kim Seon Ho (김선호)’s departure from the popular variety programme.
Previously, the actor was embroiled in a scandal with his ex-GF, former announcer Choi Young Ah. Not too long after the news broke out, Kim came out and admitted that he was the “Actor K” whom the latter was referring to in her post, and also apologised. Sadly, it was later revealed that he would be leaving “2 Days & 1 Night” in light of the controversy.
The production revealed in their statement, “Due to the recent controversy, Kim Seon-ho decided to drop out of the show. We will try to edit the footage that was already filmed as much as possible in order to minimise our viewers’ inconvenient experience.”
The show has been trying hard in editing the “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” star out as much as possible as per their original statement, much to the chagrin of many fans. Several die-hard supporters of Kim have been filing a petition on KBS’s viewers’ rights centre protesting against the production team’s decision to drop him out of the programme while requesting for his reinstatement.
Yesterday (Monday, 8th November), the show’s CP Lee Hwang Sun (representing the production crew) came forward to directly respond to the fans’ requests. His statement reads:
“First, we would like to thank the viewers who love ‘2 Days & 1 Night’ and have shared their valuable opinions with us. On 20th October, KBS announced that Kim Seon Ho would be leaving the show. We would like to clarify that both sides had negotiated prior to making the decision.
The production staff also deeply regrets that we can no longer show the good chemistry of the six members who have shared each other’s joys and sorrows for the past two years. However, we will continue to do our best to show a good broadcast to the viewers in the future. Once again, we thank you for your valuable opinions.”
Naturally, fans didn’t react kindly to the production staff’s statement. A lot of them have since taken to social media to express their mixed feelings regarding the matter. Here are some of the comments shared by them:
- “The ratings will go down. A lot of people are watching because of Kim Seon Ho.”
- Such a shame
I wonder why so much struggle to edit him out as if he committed an illegal act and was sentenced to prison. that is so mean!” - “Wrong move for KBS!”
- “Just boycott the show. Easy.”
- “The ONLY way is to stop watching the show. They only care about the RATINGS. Make the ratings drop and they’ll be begging for him to come back. KSH fans unite!”
What do you think of the situation?
Source: Soompi.
