Year-End Entertainment Shows Rocked by Cast Scandals

As the year-end awards ceremonies approach, major terrestrial entertainment programs are facing turmoil due to scandals involving their cast members.

MBC has been hit hard by personal life controversies surrounding Park Na-rae of 'I Live Alone' and Lee Yi-kyung of 'How Do You Play?'. Park Na-rae stepped down from 'I Live Alone' and 'Home Alone' amid allegations of workplace bullying and illegal medical procedures. Lee Yi-kyung also departed 'How Do You Play?' following a dispute over leaked personal messages.

KBS is grappling with a cast-related risk concerning long-running show '2 Days & 1 Night'. Jo Se-ho decided to leave the program after facing allegations of association with organized crime, though his agency vehemently denied the claims.

In contrast, SBS appears to be in a more stable position, having launched a series of new entertainment shows. Programs like 'My Earth' and 'Our Ballad' have received positive attention, and 'If You Have Time,' recently broke its own viewership records. However, veteran shows like 'Running Man' and 'My Little Old Boy' are experiencing declining ratings, presenting a challenge for the network.

Netizens are commenting, "What is happening right before the year-end awards?", "The MCs really need better risk management," and "I hope they can fill the spots with new faces."