’1N2D’ season 2 first filming under tight wraps

Season 2 of ’1 Night 2 Days’ kicked off to a secretive start.

The first filming of KBS 2TV’s ’1 Night 2 Days’ started off in Seoul and Incheon area on February 4th. Since it is the first filming, the location was at the center of attention of the fans.

A person close to a cast member of ’1 Night 2 Days’ relayed, “Since it is the first filming, it is very tense. The way the location is informed is close to a 007 operation. Got to know the location just about the time the filming was to start.”

For season 2 of ’1 Night 2 Days’, new members Kim Seung Woo, Cha Tae Hyun, Sung Si Kyung, andJoo Won joined the much loved members Lee Soo Geun, Uhm Tae Woong, and Kim Jong Min. The cast members recently had a get-together in order to work on their chemistry as.

The episode of ’1 Night 2 Days’ filmed on February 24th and 25th will air on March 4th.

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KBS Announces Final Trip Location for "One Night, Two Days"

Earlier today, producers of KBS2 “Happy Sunday – One Night, Two Days (1N2D)” announced the final filming location for the popular variety show. As previously reported, the last recording of “1N2D” will take place February 10-11.

Director Na Young Suk announced, “There has been a lot of interest as to where our last filming location would be. The members will hold the show’s last opening from Jeongeup, North Jeolla.” Then the cast and crew of “1N2D” will say their final farewells to their viewers from Daechon Beach in Boryong, South Chungcheong.

"1N2D" has been one of the longest running variety shows on Korean TV. The show has been introducing both domestic and international viewers to some of the most beautiful, scenic places in South Korea since August 5, 2007.

Lee Seung Gi, Eun Ji Won, Lee Soo Geun, Kim Jong Min, and Uhm Tae Woong’s final trip will air February 19 and 26.

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* So sad, feels like I'm parting with my beloved friends, brothers and family :( 

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Lee Seung Gi tears up during ’1N 2D’, “On my birthday?”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lee Seung Gi spent his birthday with tears of pain rather than happiness.

On the January 29th episode of KBS 2TV’s ’1 Night 2 days’, the fishing boat special continued as themembers fought with the bad weather and sea sickness to catch fish.

Uhm Tae Woong was on the squid ship, Kim Jong Min on the chambok ship, Lee Soo Geun on the Daegae ship, Eun Ji Won on the agui ship, and Lee Seung Gi on the octopus ship. Kim Jong Min, Lee Soo Geun, and Lee Seung Gi were all seasick. Kim Jong Min suffered for 30 minutes and the staff were suffering as well.

Lee Soo Geun couldn’t hide his bewilderment at the massive waves. A female staff, PD Yoo Jung Ahalong with many other staff members couldn’t balance themselves and started tripping on deck. Lee Soo Geun then spoke, “PD Yoo Jung Ah is already knocked out cold from seasickness. We won’t be able to continue filming if the camera man goes down too”.

Lee Seung Gi who was celebrating? his birtday on the same day even showed tears. He was in excruciating agony as he tried to work through the seasickness. Finally with his face white he spoke, “You really gonna do this on my birthday? It’s the first time I had abdomen muscle cramp” and he shed tears making many viewers feel terrible for him.

Image: KBS ’1 Night 2 Days’
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’1 Night 2 Days’ season 2 to retain the current format

The current ’1 Night 2 Days’ follow up program, ’1 Night 2 Days’ season 2 is starting to take form.

According to an insider in KBS, “For season 2 of ’1 Night 2 Days’, the potential program format that’s receiving the most support is keeping the current format. The name of the show ’1 Night 2 Days’ might actually be changed to something different, but the format in general will be kept the same”.

The insider continued, “There were many different opinions and ideas for season 2, but in the end it’s very hard to ignore the love and the interest of the viewers for the original format, so it looks as though they are keeping the original format”.

In the mean time, the production team for ’1 Night 2 Days’ season two are keeping their lips sealed about the details of the season 2 preparation. Actors Oh Ji Ho and Kim Sung Soo, singers Sung Shi Kyungand Yoo Hee Yeol, and actor + singer Kim Hyun Joong are currently in the talks for season 2, but none of their casting have been confirmed yet. Also, the number of cast members and which of the current members would be on season 2 has not been decided yet either.

Another KBS insider stated, “Naturally they are threading very carefully because the current ’1 Night 2 Days’ is still being aired”, and suggested a very cautious stance of the season 2 production team.

The current ’1 Night 2 Days’ program has only 3 scheduled filming remaining. The program will end on February and season 2 is expected to premier soon after.

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Kim Hyun Joong sought after as a member of ’1 Night 2 Days’ season 2

Singer and actor Kim Hyun Joong has been offered a spot on season 2 of ’1 Night 2 Days’.

According to several sources inside KBS, the ’1 Night 2 Days’ season 2’s production team has discussed Kim Hyun Joong as a member. The ’1 Night 2 Days’ season 2 production teams has already made an official offer to Kim Hyun Joong’s management company, but they have not received an answer yet.

An industry insider stated, “The rumors of Kim Hyun Joong being heavily courted by the ’1 Night 2 Days’ season 2’s production team has spread all throughout the KBS building. The interest on ’1 Night 2 Days’ is so high, it doesn’t matter how careful they are discussing their plans, they get leaked out fairly quick regardless”.

The insider continued, “Nothing has been decided yet. They’ve asked him if he would consider joining the season 2 cast of ’1 Night 2 Days’ and that’s as far as the discussion proceeded”.

To the rumors the representative from the management company of Kim Hyun Joong carefully stated, “We did receive the offer and there were discussions, but we have not discussed anything in specific”.

The current ’1 Night 2 Days’ which is lead by production director Na Young Suk will close its doors on February. Season 2 is being produced by production director Choi Jae Hyung, whose latest work on KBS was ‘Invincible Baseball Team’.

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Eun Ji Won leaves ’1N 2D’ returning to ‘Come to Play’

Singer and variety star Eun Ji Won returns to MBC’s ‘Come to Play’ after 2 years and 4 months away from the show. Eun Ji Won will be one of the regular panelists on ‘Come to Play’.

A representative of Eun Ji Won said to Star News on January 5th, “Eun Ji Won has recently finished the pre-recording of ‘Come to Play’ and he will meet with the viewers again, starting with the installment to air on January 9th. Eun Ji Won will be a regular panelist on ‘Come to Play’ as he had been before.”

According to entertainment industry insiders, Eun Ji Won will not be on during the segment ‘The Lord of the Half Basement’ where Woo Seung Min and Yang Bae Chu are panelists but will appear with Kim Na Young at the beginning of the program.

The fact that Eun Ji Won is coming back afer 2 years and 4 months away from the show is drawing more attention. Eun Ji Won was a regular panelist on ‘Come to Play’ from 2007 through September, 2009 showing off his particular brand of talk and was loved tremendously by the viewers.

With the end of KBS 2TV’s ’1 Night 2 Days’ in February, the members Lee Soo Geun, Lee Seung Gi, Kim Jong Min, Uhm Tae Woong, and Eun Ji Won are naturally leaving the program. Eun Ji Won has appeared on ’1 NIght 2 Days’ starting in August, 2007 as a regular member from the very beginning of the much loved show.

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1N2D’s Na Young Suk PD, “Overcame the crisis well…3 more pre-recording left”

Year 2011 was full of events that shook up KBS 2TV’s ’1 Night 2 Days’.

MC Mong left the ’1 Night 2 Days’ at the end of 2010 and Uhm Tae Woong joined the program in March. The show seemed to find steady footing then but Kang Ho Dong announced his retirement resulting in a crisis for ’1 Night 2 Days’.

However, the members Lee Seung Gi, Lee Soo Geun, Eun Ji Won, Kim Jong Min, and Uhm Tae Woong left behind by their hyungnim really pull through with ratings upwards of 20% keeping its post as ‘National Variety’. At the ’2011 KBS Entertainment Daesang’, ’1 Night 2 Days’ became the recipient of Daesang in recognition.

Na Young Suk PD was one of the integral forces in helping the members pull through and as such, he was recognized with a special promotion as well.

Na Young Suk PD thanked the viewers saying, “It’s all thanks to the viewers who loved (’1 Night 2 Days’).”

Na PD added, “Looking back, there were so many events in 2011. ’1 Night 2 Days’ members, staff, myself and those around me all think we did well and pulled through but there was not a moment when it was not in crisis. It was a crisis all the time. When a crisis came one after another I thought more than once or twice, ‘Ah, does it crumble like this?’, ‘Is this how ’1 Night 2 Days’ ends?’ Each time, the members and staff got together to pull through and got over it.”

When Na Young Suk PD was asked about his hopes for the new year he said, “I just hope everything goes well. I want to bring about good results till the end with members and staff working hard.”

On the possible season 2 of ’1 Night 2 Days’, Na Young Suk PD said, “Whether it’s February or not, there will be a moment end and there are many talks including talks of season 2 but ’1 Night 2 Days’ will do its best till the end.”

Na Young Suk PD continued, “Now there are 2 in January and 1 in February, in reality there are 3 pre-recordings left. If as planned, the last Sunday of February (2/23/12) will be the last episode to air. That ’1 Night 2 Days’ was loved is thanks to the viewers. I can’t be sure whether ’1 Night 2 Days’ will go to season 2 or not but I ask for a lot of love till the end” requesting the viewers to continue to cheer them on.

With questions on the possible season 2 unanswered, the last filming of ’1 Night 2 Days’ is scheduled for the beginning of February.

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’1 Night 2 Days Season 2′ with Oh Ji Ho and Kim Chang Ryul?

There have been reports of strong possibilities of some entertainers including Oh Ji Ho and Kim Chang Ryul joining KBS 2TV’s ‘Happy Sunday – 1 Night 2 Days’. Currently both parties have denied the reportsbut there may be some interests.

A representative of Oh Ji Ho’s management company, Heavenly Star Contents, clarified with TV Report on December 28th regarding the rumors of ’1 Night 2 Days’, “It’s the first time we hear about it. Kept in touch with director Choi Jae Hyung because of the friendship is all.” The representative added, “There was not one word about a KBS program.”

DJ DOC‘s management company Buddha Sound also revealed, “We’re taken aback to hear that suddenly. We heard no news about it at all.” However, the representative of DJ DOC, thus of Kim Chang Ryul, added “If Choi Jae Hyung PD sends a request though, we have the intention to join ’1 Night 2 Days Season 2′.”

Choi Jae Hyung PD of ’1 Night 2 Days’ has gotten to know Oh Ji Ho and Kim Chang Ryul previously through ‘Invincible Baseball Team’.

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Kang Ho Dong replies to Lee Soo Geun’s congratulatory text message

It was revealed that the production team of KBS ’1 Night 2 Days’, together with the cast members Lee Soo Geun, Lee Seung Gi, Eun Ji Won, Kim Jong Min, and Uhm Tae Woong have reached out to Kang Ho Dong to show their appreciation.

The members had all tried calling him multiple times, but there was no answer on the other line. In the end, they decided that Lee Soo Geun should send Kang Ho Dong a thank you message for the whole group.

According to an associate of Lee Soo Geun the text message read, “We got the award thanks to you, hyungnim. We want to share this honor with you” and Kang Ho Dong replied, “Don’t get tired and don’t lose your spirit. I was happy to have been together with all of you”.

After winning the KBS Daesang Lee Soo Geun stated during his acceptance speech, “Big hyungnim, I will go visit you with the trophy” and he had publicly deferred all the glory to Kang Ho Dong.

Close friends revealed that the reason Kang Ho Dong hadn’t answered the call was because he felt that the honor should solely be with the ’1 Night 2 Day’s team. Kang Ho Dong watched the awards ceremony on TV, but it must have hurt a lot that he couldn't be there.

Another associate stated, “To describe Kang Ho Dong’s situation right now, it’s more like that he has confined himself to his home. His heart hasn't fully healed from the unfortunate incident and that is why he isn't even able to answer the calls from the ’1 Night 2 Day’s casts, who are like his real brothers”.

’1 Night 2 Days’ was supposed to see its end on February of 2012, but for now, from all indication the production for its second season is being discussed. No official announcement has been made yet.

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1N2D Season 2, what are the real plans? Direct sources speak out…

The conjectures and guesses on the fate of season 2 productions of KBS 2TV’s ‘Happy Sunday – 1 Night 2 Days’ are overflowing.

A KBS insider said in a phone conversation with ‘My Daily’ regarding ’1 Night 2 Days Season 2′, “It’s true the talks have come up but there is nothing that has been finalized.”

A media outlet reported in the morning of the same day, “Season 2 will be produced without some of the main members like Eun Ji Won and Lee Soo Geun and Choi Jae Hyung PD of ‘Fly Shootdori’ and‘Invincible Baseball Team’ will be taking over.”

However, even Choi Jae Hyung PD who had been named as the PD in the story clarified his position saying, “There isn’t anything planned.”

The end of ’1 Night 2 Days’ had previously been announced for February of 2012 after Kang Ho Dong retired from the entertainment industry in September. The discussions over whether ’1 Night 2 Days’ would continue and if so, what the details of Season 2 would be has taken place time and time again.

’1 Night 2 Days’ members and staff were honored as the recipients of Daesang at the ’2011 KBS Entertainment Daesang’. Viewers and others alike point out that it would be a foolish move on KBS’s part to rid of such a great show with a great cast and staff recognized by the Daesang as well but the true future of ’1 Night 2 Days’ is still just out of reach.

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’1N2D’ holds its first shoot without MC Kang Ho Dong

On September 23rd, ‘1N2D‘ held its first shoot without MC Kang Ho Dong.

The staff members of ’1N2D’ looked nervous and concerned about their first shoot without the beloved MC. PD Na Young Suk even asked the staff to be a little understanding, since the cast would be a bit sensitive that day.

One by one, the cast members began to arrive on set. Their faces said it all — they were all worried about the first recording without their eldest hyung, Kang Ho Dong. The cast members all felt the heavy burden of having to carry the show without their main man.

Lee Seung Gi, Lee Soo Geun, Eun Ji Won, Kim Jong Min, and Uhm Tae Woong agreed not to lose focus and to work hard, just like they always have. The staff expected the set to feel empty and awkward, but much to their surprise, the boys managed to motivate themselves into positive moods. The five went in for a group hug to re-confirm their loyalty to one another, and for the show itself.

Reportedly, the members got so hyped up that Uhm Tae Woong (who’s been sick lately) began rolling around on the ground, and Eun Ji Won brought out his classic facial expressions that had the cast roaring with laughter. Kim Jong Min even did his iconic shuffle dance.

Though there was heavy security in the area preventing cameras and reporters from getting too close, it seemed as though the staff and cast had no trouble continuing ’1N2D’ without Kang Ho Dong. They plan to continue the show together until February of next year.

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High probability that ’1 Night 2 Days’ will end soon

 

 

 

Kang Ho Dong‘s recent retirement has left everyone wondering if all four of his variety shows will be discontinued early.

Over the Chuseok holiday weekend even the production crew of the programs were curious about what the future would have in store for them.

Rumor has it that the first program to go will most likely be ‘1 Night 2 Days‘. Kang Ho Dong’s charisma has carried the show for over 4 years, and because of the attachment the members have for each other, they will probably quit together.

News has surfaced that the upcoming ’1 Night 2 Days’ recording on the 23rd will go as planned. PD Na Young Suk stated, “Whether the program will end early or whether we will add a new member, specific plans for the future have not yet been discussed. Next weeks recording will take place, but I am still not sure if Kang Ho Dong will be present for filming. Despite the bad news to the other members they said they wanted to gather courage and try hard, so it’ll be difficult to hastily conclude the program”.

He continued, “However, the original end of ’1 Night 2 Days’ is next year, but the members have the power to revoke and end the program earlier. The reason they might do so is to keep their loyalty to each other, if leader Kang Ho Dong leaves there is no reason to continue the show for 6 more months. The program starting and ending together with Kang Ho Dong at the helm will have special meaning, so it is highly likely it could end soon”.

SBS’s ‘Strong Heart’, ‘Star King’, and MBC’s ‘Golden Fishery’ are all faced with the same dire situation.

An official of SBS said, “Kang Ho Dong is an irreplaceable character. Fellow celebrities might feel burdened by his absence. However, even if ‘Strong Heart”s advertisement sales are at 90%, it’s hard to decide what to abolish and cancelling will not be an easy decision. That’s why there are lots of worries for the production team. With Lee Seung Gi‘s consent, we are under discussion on looking for ways for him to progress on the show alone”.

The official continued, “MBC ‘s ‘Golden Fishery’ has about two recordings left so they have a little bit of time to decide, but if the guru on ‘Golden Fishery’ leaves, do you think the program will really work? In particular, the guru was made through Kang Ho Dong’s character so there is no alternative. They fell into a problem with no solutions available”.

Kang Ho Dong’s tax evasion and recent retirement announcement has clearly affected the programs production teams, as well as the loyal fans who watch the shows. Stay tuned for up to date news on Kang Ho Dong. Let’s keep our heads up and support the national MC who has brought everyone laughter over the years!

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MBC-SBS-KBS in a panicked state, ’1 Night 2 Days’ to continue with five members

 

PD Na Young Suk of KBS‘s ‘1 Night 2 Days‘ has released an official statement following Kang Ho Dong‘s announcement of his retirement just moments ago.

Speaking through Mydaily, the PD stated, “Since he’s already announced his retirement, I can’t help but respect his choice. The future of the show will depend on Lee Seung Gi, Lee Soo Geun, Kim Jong Min, Eun Ji Won, and Uhm Tae Woong.”

KBS has also launched emergency meetings to determine their follow-up on the shocking development. A representative stated, “We have gone into several meetings to discuss what we will be doing, but there are many difficulties being met with all of the options we are coming to. We will be releasing an official statement from the producers’ side soon.”

The three broadcasting networks revealed, “We have enough footage to release for the time being, but the future is a grave problem. We will release an official statement after we go through internal meetings.”

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Kang Ho Dong to temporarily leave the industry to reflect on his actions

Kang Ho Dong, who was recently involved in a tax evasion controversy, has announced that he will temporary retire from the entertainment industry.

On September 9th, an emergency press conference was called at the Seoul Garden Hotel, where Kang Ho Dong stated, “I’m sorry for causing the public to worry. From this moment, I will temporary retire from the entertainment industry.”

Shedding tears, he continued, “I would like to sincerely apologize to the public for the recent tax scandal.” He then stood up and bowed deeply to the audience.

Kang Ho Dong stated, “I wrestled when I was young. When I was a professional wrestler, I even received the “man of great strength” title with the public’s support. After becoming an entertainer, I landed MC positions on many programs thanks to the high level of interest the public had in me. Without your love, I know that the Kang Ho Dong today would not exist. Knowing this, I have let down and disappointed you.”

“The tax problem is my fault for not thoroughly managing myself. I’m quite aware that the public’s hate for me right now is great. I’m a person who has a job as an entertainer. My duty is to give viewers laughter and happiness through the TV. In a situation like this, how can I shamelessly laugh and talk on TV?”

Kang Ho Dong continued, “From this moment on, I will be temporarily retiring from the entertainment business.”

“I will be taking this conference as an opportunity to tell my viewers that I will be tentatively retiring from the industry. I will discuss with the producers of the programs I am a part of to negotiate my leave without any losses suffered on their part.”

 

“After I retire, I will be reflecting on my actions and looking back on whether I was too assured of my high fame. I would like to apologize once again for causing a disturbance to society.”

Meanwhile, the Korean Taxpayers Union submitted a bill of indictment, accusing the National Tax Service for releasing personal information to the public. The Korean Taxpayers Union stated, “We have decided to report the National Tax Service for violating the ‘Personal Information Protection Law’ by releasing the information of a popular celebrity to the public.”

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KBS announces that ‘1 Night 2 Days’ will end in six months

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KBS’s ‘1 Night 2 Days‘ has announced that the hit variety program will be running for six more months before it comes to a close in February 2012.

All of the cast members reportedly made a mutual agreement with the producers of the show, saying that they would be leaving altogether in six months.

Their official press release reads as follows:

“We would first like to thank all of the viewers who have shown love for ‘1 Night 2 Days’. For the past four years, KBS’s ‘1 Night 2 Days’ has been an extremely joyful program that’s received the generous love of its viewers.

Because of recent events, many discussions have been taking place internally. After holding a frank, open-minded discussion with the ‘1 Night 2 Day’ members, including Kang Ho Dong-ssi, we have come to a final decision that we will be announcing to viewers in the following paragraphs:

The members of ‘1 Night 2 Days’, including KBS and Kang Ho Dong-ssi, cannot imagine a ‘1 Night 2 Days’ without any of its members. We have come to a consensus of starting and ending the show together as one. 

As a program that runs true to form, there is no ‘end’. The case is usually members pitifully departing one by one due to a drop in viewer ratings.

‘1 Night 2 Days’, a program that’s praised for being the ‘nation’s variety show’, is the result of much sweat and effort from the members and staff. We do not want something that shines so brightly to meet with a pitiful end. Realistically, the members also all agree that ‘1 Night 2 Days’ cannot continue on forever.

As such, all of the members have agreed to do their absolute best for the next six months and bring the show to a successful conclusion.

We’ve worked with passion for the past four years, and will continue to do so for the next six months. We’ll be working as if each episode is the last and promise to move our citizens and provide them with laughter. We ask that you continue to show us your interest and love.”

 

 

* (T T) How can they do this? Now I'm going to miss all of them. Kang Ho Dong, Lee Su Guen, Eun Ji Won, Lee Seung Gi, Eom Tae Woong.... even Na PD. Wargh! I thought I'll just miss Kim C & Mc Mong. But now I'm going to miss the whole crew of 2 Days & 1 Night.

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‘1N2D’ PD Na Young Suk denies that he’s leaving the show

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The PD of ‘1 Night 2 Days‘, Na Young Suk, has made an official statement: he is staying with KBS.

During a phone interview with Newsen, PD Na declared, “I want to make this clear. I have no plans to transfer to a different broadcasting company; I will stay with KBS to continue ‘1N2D’.”

Rumors regarding PD Na’s transfer in addition to the news of MC Kang Ho Dong’s eventual withdrawal from ‘1N2D’ caused quite the commotion. Reportedly, PD Na was offered the equivalent of $3 million U.S. dollars to transfer to a different company.

“I worked until three in the morning last night preparing for our new episode and I heard the bizarre news earlier this morning. I am not leaving. I will continue ‘1N2D’ because I too am employed by KBS and will do the best I can in the position given to me,” he stated.

“I don’t even know how these rumors even begin circulating,” he continued. “It is true that I have been receiving phone calls about different offers, but it wouldn’t make sense for me to leave ‘1N2D’.”

When asked why he waited so long to officially respond to these rumors, he remarked, “No clear decisions have been made regarding Kang Ho Dong’s last ‘1N2D’ shoot or his next career move. I was cautious in making any comments regarding his situation or mine. I didn’t want to make things any more confusing or difficult for the fans.”

In closing, he clearly stated: “I am determined to stay with ‘1N2D’ and will not waver in my decision.” He then laughed as he joked, “So this is why all these celebrities have Twitter!”

Source: Newsen via Nate

 

* LOL Na PD it's about time for you to have a twitter account too. 

Glad that he will stay. Na PD Daebak!

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Na PD Confirmed to Leave 1 Night 2 Days

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Heartbreak* Everyone’s favorite evil genius of variety, producer-director Na Young Seok has been confirmed to leave hit program "1 Night 2 Days." We’ve been waiting on MC Kang Ho Dong to make his decision after announcing his possible exit from the show, but it looks like Na PD will be leaving first.

Na has signed with cable broadcaster CJ E&M (a media conglomerate that owns Mnet, TvN), joining "1 Night 2 Days" PDs of old, Lee Myung Han and Lee Dong Hee, who left before him. CJ E&M has apparently been wooing Na PD for over a year, and while his colleagues signed to the tune of 10-20 million won, Na PD was reportedly offered considerably more.

He’s certainly at the peak of his career, having paid his dues and come up the ranks as a variety PD, and taken "1N2D" to 20%, 30% and even 40% ratings at its high. Now with more creative control and clout, he’ll be able to do more from the ground up, creating new shows and changing the variety landscape and television as a whole. As cable networks continue to grow and put out new original content to contend with the Big 3 (KBS, SBS, MBC), people like Na PD and especially stars like Kang Ho Dong will likely be at the forefront of a change in the tide.

As of now, he plans to launch a new show for CJ E&M with PD Lee Myung Han, to premiere next April. He’ll be parting ways with "1N2D" as soon as his resignation is processed with KBS, which means he’ll be leaving shortly, possibly before the next episode shoots in two weeks

 

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* I guess I'll miss him a lot. Remembering how Lee Seunggi use to mock him. 2D1N  will not be the same again. Argh! everything will not be the same again :(

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