The MC of South Korea's KBS long-running program ”Zukoku Nodo Jiman” quits after only 1 year and 5 months. What is the route the program is aiming for?

The host of the long-running program ``Zukoku Nodojiman,'' broadcast by South Korean public broadcaster KBS, will be replaced. Song Hye, who hosted the program for 34 years, will be announced in June 2022.
Kim Shin-young, a celebrity, has been serving as the facilitator since October of the same year as Song's successor. According to Korean media, citing sources from Kim's management office,
The message on the board was said to have come from KBS out of the blue. At the time Kim was appointed as host, the program's chief producer said, ``He has a wealth of stage experience, and he will be a great choice as the new MC for 'Zukoku Nodojiman.'
"I thought he was the right person for the job," he said, praising him. However, he resigned after 1 year and 5 months. Comedian Nam Hee-seok was chosen to replace Kim.
``National Nodo Jiman'' is a successor program to ``KBS Cup Competition National Nodo Jiman'' which was broadcast on KBS from April 3, 1972 to April 2, 1977.
It started on December 2, 1980. It is currently the longest program being broadcast under the same name in South Korea. It tours all over the country and performs public recordings, which are broadcast every Sunday at noon. 2 each time
Approximately 0 groups participated and showed off their proud throat on a special stage. At the end of the program, awards will be decided including the grand prize. There will also be a singing corner with guest singers.
It is very similar to Japan's ``NHK Nodo Jiman'', but the sound effects are not a bell, but a ``ping pong pan'' sound similar to a department store information announcement, and the sound effects are not a bell.
There are even cheering groups dancing in the front row of the audience. Song Hai has been the MC of the program since 1988. His unique speaking skills and friendly, easy-going demeanor were loved by viewers, and he earned him the title of ``the nation's MC.''
It gained popularity. He has hosted the program for 34 years, and in May 2022, he was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the "oldest TV music show host in the world." Mr. Song said at the time, ``For many years,
"Thanks to all the viewers who loved Haku," he said with joy. Mr. Song passed away in June of the same year at the age of 95 while undergoing medical treatment. At the time, there was widespread sadness in South Korea over the death of the national host.
In response, television stations broadcast memorial programs. After Mr. Song passed away, KBS's Naeun and others served as temporary MCs for the program for a while, but in October of the same year, talent Kim Shin-young became the new MC.
I left it to you. At the time, the program's chief producer said of Kim, ``As a veteran comedian with 20 years since his debut, he is a genius talent who is recognized not only on TV and radio, but also in the film industry.
``That's it.'' Regarding the reason for appointing him as MC, he said, ``With his extensive stage experience, I thought he was the perfect person to be the MC of the new ``Zenkoku Nodojiman.'' He will be taking over from Song Hai-sensei, and I think it will be a heavy burden, but I hope he can do well.
I think so. Please look forward to the new ``National Favorite'' that Kim Shin-young will show us,'' he said, expressing his expectations. Mr. Kim also said, ``From now on, I will communicate with many people from all over the country, and I will continue to learn.
I'm going to read it. I want to do my best to keep the program's traditions intact and have fun while the show progresses," he said with determination. Kim was well-received by viewers for his powerful voice and unique friendliness, but according to Korean media,
, the host of the program will be replaced soon. According to Korean media, citing a source from Kim's management office, he was suddenly informed that he would be leaving the show. Officials said, ``The program
The production team received the news (from KBS) of the MC change and contacted the agency in a hurry. I was told that last week's record was my last." Mr. Kim and Mr. Song, who served as host for 34 years,
In contrast, he left after 1 year and 5 months. According to Yonhap News, viewership ratings, which had been at 10% when Song was the host, have begun to decline, reaching 3.4% on October 1st last year.
It is said that it fell. Mr. Kim is young at 40 years old, and one industry official told Yonhap that ``KBS is actually trying to change the generation of the program to suit a younger generation by having Kim Shin Young as the host.''
We made an experimental attempt, but the results were actually poor,'' he said, analyzing the reason for the MC's change. Comedian Nam Hee-seok was chosen to replace Kim. Mr. Nam is from Chuncheonna in the central region.
52 years old from Boryeong City, Mudo (South Chungcheong Province). In 1991, he participated in the KBS 2nd University Gag Festival and debuted as a comedian in the 7th season of KBS. Performing arts activities due to military service
After the hiatus, he expanded his activities as an MC. Currently, he is active as an MC representing the Korean broadcasting industry. According to Yonhap, the above-mentioned official told Yonhap that ``The movie is more familiar to middle-aged and older viewers.
It seems like they are trying to restore the previous atmosphere by making Nam the new host."