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Gwangju mayor criticized for singing 'business trip' with female civil servants dancing backup

Gwangju city office is under fire for having only female civil servants serve as backup dancers for the district mayor, aggravated by the fact that the officials filed their absences from work as "business trips."

2025.11.13

Nam Hee-seok, the newest host of KBS's long-standing music program ″National Singing Contest″ [KBS]

'National Singing Contest': Can latest host bring back show's glory days?

One of Korea's longest-running music programs is struggling to improve its viewership ratings, even after changing out its show host earlier this year.

2024.5.1

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Comedian Kim Shin-young hosts KBS’s “National Singing Contest” for the first time on Sept. 3, 2022, in Dalseo District, Daegu. [NEWS1]

KBS responds to backlash over 'National Singing Contest' host debacle

The national broadcaster has issued an explanation in response to criticism over its decision to replace host Kim Shin-young with very short notice.

2024.3.8

Kim Shin-young abruptly removed as 'National Singing Contest' host

KBS faces criticism for abruptly replacing host Kim Shin-young with comedian Nam Hee-suk for 'National Singing Contest' without prior discussion with the show's production team. Kim has hosted the show since October 2022.

2024.3.4

On Sept. 3, comedian Kim Shin-young hosted KBS's ″National Singing Contest″ for the first time in Dalseo District, Daegu. [NEWS1]

Audiences already delighted by new 'National Singing Contest' host Kim Shin-young

A new face is hosting Korea’s beloved weekly singing show “National Singing Contest” (1980-) on KBS and she fits the role like a glove. On Saturday, comedian Kim Shin-young finished shooting her debut episode as host at Dalseo District, Daegu. She...

2022.9.7

Kim Shin-young, the new host of 'National Singing Contest,' speaks during an interview with KBS. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Comedian Kim Shin-young to host KBS's 'National Singing Contest'

Comedian Kim Shin-young will be the new host of "National Singing Contest," according to KBS Tuesday.

2022.8.30

Veteran television presenter Song Hae dies at 95

Song Hae, a veteran television presenter, died Wednesday. He was 95. According to local reports, Song passed away in his home and was found by one of his daughters who lived nearby. Song was reported to have been in poor health since January...

2022.6.8

Veteran television presenter Song Hae [JOONGANG ILBO]

Song Hae to retire as host of KBS's 'National Singing Contest'

Song Hae, a 95-year-old veteran television presenter, has asked to step down as the host of KBS's "National Singing Contest" after helming the show for 34 years, according to the broadcaster on Tuesday. "Song Hae revealed that he wanted...

2022.5.17

Song Hae returns to the airwaves last Sunday after fighting Covid-19. [KBS]

Recovered Song Hae returns to Sunday airwaves

Song Hae, 95, Korea’s most venerable television presenter, has returned to broadcasting after fighting Covid-19. Song recorded a new episode of “National Singing Contest,” a show that has been on the air since 1980, last Saturday.

2022.4.12