KBS Addresses Viewers’ Petitions To Save ‘Hong-Kim Coin’

In response to several viewers’ persistent appeals to keep the variety show “Hong-Kim Coin” from being canceled, KBS has issued an official declaration.

As per the statement released by the broadcasting station on January 5 KST, “‘Hong-Kim Coin,’ which commenced broadcasting in July 2022, endeavored to deviate from the conventional format of contemporary variety programs, like ‘observation realities’ or ‘dating realities,’ by emphasizing ‘laughter’ and exploring various formats in a single program.” Viewers in Korea and beyond have praised this kind of innovation, and as a result, the program has been successful in developing a core audience.”

KBS went on, “KBS has made various efforts such as changing its airing time, airing re-runs, program specials, and promotions through other streaming platforms in order for the program to reach a broader viewership than the existing core fandom.” However, ‘Hong-Kim Coin’ was unable to increase its audience size in spite of these attempts.”

The broadcaster went on to say, “KBS has talked of canceling ‘Hong-Kim Coin’ since April of 2023 due to these grounds. The broadcasting station worked hard for the next nine months to increase the program’s audience, but regrettably, it was determined that the program could not go on as is. This choice was made as a result of numerous circumstances coming together, including KBS’s financial difficulties, in addition to the show’s poor viewership rating.”